Arthur Atkins (footballer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Arthur Atkins (footballer)

British footballer

Date of Birth: 21-Feb-1925

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Date of Death: 07-Jan-1988

Profession: association football player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Arthur Atkins (footballer)

  • Arthur Walter Atkins (21 February 1925 – 7 January 1988) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre half.
  • Born in Tokyo, his parents having business in Japan, he was educated in Erdington, Birmingham, where he was spotted by Second Division club Birmingham City.
  • He played more than 100 games for the club in all competitions, and played a big part in the club reaching the 1950–51 FA Cup semifinal.
  • He later played for Shrewsbury Town.
  • He died in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire aged 62.

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