About Arthur Loach
Lived 1863 – 1958 (aged 94). Arthur Loach was a British association football player.
Arthur Albert Loach (8 November 1863 – 9 February 1958) was an English footballer who played as a forward.
He joined West Bromwich Albion in August 1882 and became one of the club's first professionals three years later when the FA legalised payments to players. He was on the losing side as Albion lost 0–2 to Blackburn Rovers in the 1886 FA Cup Final.
In May 1886 Loach moved to Aston Villa on a free transfer and remained there until joining Rhyl in August 1888. Loach retired from football in 1896 and went on to run a hotel in Rhyl.
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Who was Arthur Loach?
English footballer (1863-1958)
When was Arthur Loach born?
Arthur Loach was born on 8 November 1863 in West Bromwich.
When did Arthur Loach die?
Arthur Loach died on 9 February 1958 in Rhyl.
What was Arthur Loach's occupation?
Arthur Loach was an association football player.
What nationality was Arthur Loach?
Arthur Loach was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Loach. https://biography.guide/arthur-loach/
MLA: "Arthur Loach." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/arthur-loach/.
Chicago: "Arthur Loach." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/arthur-loach/.
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