Arthur Littleford

Arthur George Littleford (1868–1934) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1]

Arthur Littleford

Personal information
Full name	Arthur George Littleford[1]
Date of birth	1868[lower-alpha 1]
Place of birth	Allscott, Shropshire, England[4]
Date of death	1934 (aged 66)
Place of death	Birmingham, England
Position(s)	Right back
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
–	South Yardley
1893–1895	Small Heath	3	(0)
1895–1???	Berwick Rangers (Worcester)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Life and career

Littleford was born in Wrockwardine, Shropshire,[5] in 1868.[1] He played local football before joining Small Heath in 1893. A regular full back in the reserves, he played rarely and not well for the Second Division team in the 1893–94 season,[6] though always on the winning side. He made his debut in a 2–1 home win against Middlesbrough Ironopolis on 23 December 1893.[7] He later played for Berwick Rangers (Worcester).[6]

Littleford's death at the age of 66 was registered in Birmingham in the third quarter of 1934.[8]

Notes

1. Littleford's birth was registered in the Wellington, Shropshire district in q4 1868,[2] and he was resident in and christened in Wrockwardine, Shropshire, on 18 October of that year.[3]

References

1. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 158. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
2. "Arthur George Littleford". England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837–2008. Retrieved 31 July 2017 – via FamilySearch.org.
3. "Arthur George Littleford". England Births and Christenings, 1538–1975. Retrieved 31 July 2017 – via FamilySearch.org.
4. 1891, 1911 England Census
5. "Arthur G Littleford". England and Wales Census, 1871. Retrieved 31 July 2017 – via FamilySearch.org.
6. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 107. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
7. Matthews, p. 142.
8. "Arthur G Littleford". England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007. Retrieved 31 July 2017 – via FamilySearch.org.