About Arthur Wollaston
Lived 1865 – 1933 (aged 67–68). Arthur Wollaston was a British association football player.
Arthur Wilbert Wollaston (March 1865 – 1933) was an English footballer who played as a half back in The Football League for Aston Villa. One source states Wollaston' middle name was William.
In 1886, aged 21, he signed for Stafford Road, where he played for two years.
Arthur played a minor role in the Aston Villa squad during the inaugural 1888–1889 Football League season. He made his League debut at right-half on 8 December 1888 when Aston Villa played Notts County at Trent Bridge, which Aston Villa won comfortably, 4–2. Wollaston played 4 League games at right-half and one FA Cup tie at left-half. After playing against Derby County at County Ground, Wollaston never played League football again.
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Who was Arthur Wollaston?
Footballer (1865-1933)
When was Arthur Wollaston born?
Arthur Wollaston was born on 1 March 1865 in Shrewsbury.
When did Arthur Wollaston die?
Arthur Wollaston died in 1933.
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Arthur Wollaston was an association football player.
What nationality was Arthur Wollaston?
Arthur Wollaston was British.
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