Arthur King (footballer)

Arthur King (6 August 1887–?) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Aberdeen, Tottenham Hotspur, Belfast Celtic and Dumbarton.[2]

Arthur King
Personal information
Full name Arthur King
Date of birth (1887-08-06)6 August 1887
Place of birth Kintore, Scotland
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1908–1913 Aberdeen 71 (0)
1913–1914 Tottenham Hotspur 19 (0)
Belfast Celtic
1921–24 Dumbarton[1] 60
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Football career

King joined Tottenham Hotspur in 1913 from Aberdeen. The goalkeeper played a total of 20 matches in all competitions for the Spurs between 1913–14.[3] After leaving White Hart Lane, King signed for Belfast Celtic before joining Dumbarton in December 1929 where he played in 62 matches in all competitions.[4]

References

  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 148. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  3. A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 27 November 2012
  4. "Dumbarton Football Club Historical Archive". sonsarchive.com. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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