Arthur Thorpe (footballer)

Arthur William Thorpe (born 31 July 1939) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left winger.

Arthur Thorpe

Personal information
Full name	Arthur William Thorpe[1]
Date of birth	(1939-07-31) 31 July 1939 (age 86)
Place of birth	Lucknow, British India
Position(s)	Left winger
Youth career
	Bolton Wanderer
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1957–1959	Ossett Albion
1960–1963	Scunthorpe United	27	(5)
1963–1966	Bradford City	81	(17)
	Boston United
	Ossett Town
Total		108+	(22+)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Lucknow, British India, in 1939,^[2] Thorpe began his career in non-league football with Ossett Albion in 1957,^[2] before signing for Scunthorpe United in September 1960 as a 21-year-old.^[3] Thorpe spent three years at Scunthorpe, scoring 5 goals in 27 appearances in the Football League between 1960 and 1963.^[4] Thorpe also played Bradford City, scoring 17 goals in 81 League appearances between 1963 and 1966.^[5] Thorpe also played with Bolton Wanderer, Ossett Town and Boston United.^[6]