About Wally McArthur
Lived 1912 – 1980 (aged 68). Wally McArthur was a British association football player.
Walter J. McArthur (21 March 1912 – 10 September 1980) was a professional footballer who played in The Football League for Bristol Rovers as a wing half.
McArthur started his footballing career at his home town club Denaby United in 1930, and after a spell at Goldthorpe United he signed for Bristol Rovers in February 1933. He remained at Rovers for seventeen years, although this period was interrupted by the Second World War, and made 261 League appearances, scoring fourteen goals in the process.
On retiring from playing in 1950 McArthur became assistant trainer at Bristol Rovers, and he was appointed as their trainer in 1962. He lived in the Fishponds area of Bristol until his death in 1980.
His granddaughter Rachel Stowell (née McArthur) played for the England women's national football team.
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Who was Wally McArthur?
English footballer (1912-1980)
When was Wally McArthur born?
Wally McArthur was born on 21 March 1912 in Denaby.
When did Wally McArthur die?
Wally McArthur died on 10 September 1980 in Bristol.
What was Wally McArthur's occupation?
Wally McArthur was an association football player.
What nationality was Wally McArthur?
Wally McArthur was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Wally McArthur (footballer)
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