Arthur Atkins Football player

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.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Atkins Arthur Walter
Birth dateFebruary 21, 1925
Birth place
Japan , Tokyo
Date of deathJanuary 07, 1988
Place of death
England , Sutton Coldfield , Warwickshire

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Football player

position
Defender (association football)
teams
Paget Rangers F.C.
Shrewsbury Town F.C.
Birmingham City F.C.

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