About Arthur Dawson
Lived 1882 – 1951 (aged 68–69). Arthur Dawson was a British association football player.
Arthur Dawson (1882–1951) was an English all-round sportsman. He played professional association football as a winger for Blackburn Rovers, and played amateur cricket in the Lancashire League.
Arthur Dawson batted for Rishton from 1901 to 1912, and opened for East Lancs. between 1913 and 1921. On many occasions he was batting opposite Victor Norbury, and one of their partnerships became an East Lancs. record not bettered until the 1960s. Both players featured strongly in the 1919 League win, scoring over 45% of the total runs between them in roughly equal measure.
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Who was Arthur Dawson?
British association football player (1882-1951)
When was Arthur Dawson born?
Arthur Dawson was born on 9 January 1882 in Blackburn.
When did Arthur Dawson die?
Arthur Dawson died in 1951.
What was Arthur Dawson's occupation?
Arthur Dawson was an association football player.
What nationality was Arthur Dawson?
Arthur Dawson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Dawson (footballer, born 1882)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Dawson. https://biography.guide/arthur-dawson/
MLA: "Arthur Dawson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-dawson/.
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