Arthur Grimsdell
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Arthur Grimsdell (23 March 1894 – 12 March 1963) was an English professional footballer. He was born in Watford, Hertfordshire and played at centre-half and later wing-half for Tottenham Hotspur. and England. He captained both teams during the 1920s.
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Date of birth | (1894-03-23)23 March 1894 | ||
Place of birth | Watford, England | ||
Date of death | 12 March 1963(1963-03-12) (aged 68) | ||
Place of death | Watford, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1912–1929 | Tottenham Hotspur | 324 | (26) |
Total | 418 | (43) | |
International career | |||
1920–1923 | England | 6 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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He was also a cricketer who played for Hertfordshire County Cricket Club at minor counties level. He was considered a sports personality of his era, featuring on footballer cigarette cards and interviewed for sports magazines.
He died, aged 68, in Watford on 12 March 1963.