Arthur Willis

Arthur Willis (2 February 1920 – 7 November 1987) was a professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Swansea City, Haverfordwest and England.[1]

For the British Olympic athlete, see Arthur Willis (athlete). For the college football coach at Prairie View A&M University, see Arthur J. Willis.

Arthur Willis
Personal information
Full name Arthur Willis
Date of birth (1920-02-02)2 February 1920
Place of birth Denaby, Conisbrough, England
Date of death 7 November 1987(1987-11-07) (aged 67)
Place of death Haverfordwest, Wales
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1946–1954 Tottenham Hotspur 144 (1)
1954–1957 Swansea City 98 (0)
1957–? Haverfordwest County
International career
1951 England 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Football career

Willis joined Spurs from Finchley F.C. in January 1944. He was a principal player in the push and run Championship winning side of 1950-51 when he featured in 39 games.[2] Playing a total of 160 times and scoring one goal in all competitions for the club between 1946 and 1954 in the position of full back. Willis left Spurs in September 1954 in a transfer deal which took him to Swansea Town where he went on to make 96 appearances. He finished his career as player–manager for Haverfordwest County AFC.

England career

Willis played once for the national team in 1951 against France.[3]

Honours

Tottenham Hotspur

Football League First Division Winners: 1950–51

Football League Second Division Winners: 1949-50

References
  1. Hugman, B, J, (Ed)The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) p665 ISBN 1-85291-665-6 Retrieved 24 September 2008
  2. 1950-51 Championship winning side Retrieved 23 September 2008
  3. England career Archived 2 December 2008 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 23 September 2008
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