About Arthur Groves
Lived 1907 – 1979 (aged 72). Arthur Groves was a British association football player.
Arthur Groves (27 September 1907 – 27 September 1979) was an English footballer who played in The Football League for Halifax Town, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County (£500 transfer fee), Portsmouth (£1,500 transfer fee) and Stockport County. He also played for Atherstone Town. He was born in Killamarsh.
His son, John Groves, played for Luton Town and Bournemouth in the nineteen-fifties and nineteen-sixties. Arthur's grandson is the Australian-based darts player, Loz Ryder.
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Who was Arthur Groves?
English footballer (born 1907)
When was Arthur Groves born?
Arthur Groves was born on 27 September 1907 in Killamarsh.
When did Arthur Groves die?
Arthur Groves died on 27 September 1979.
What was Arthur Groves's occupation?
Arthur Groves was an association football player.
What nationality was Arthur Groves?
Arthur Groves was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Groves. https://biography.guide/arthur-groves/
MLA: "Arthur Groves." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-groves/.
Chicago: "Arthur Groves." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-groves/.
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