George Arthur (Australian soccer)

George Arthur

Personal information
Full name	George Arthur
Date of birth	23 February 1925
Place of birth	Adamstown, New South Wales
Date of death	28 March 1990(1990-03-28) (aged 65)
Place of death	New South Wales, Australia
Position(s)	wing half
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Merewether
1943–1961	Wallsend FC	420	(100)
	Lysaghts Orb
	Blacksmiths Rangers
International career‡
1956	Australia	3
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2009 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 May 2009

George Arthur (23 February 1925 – 28 March 1990) was an Australian soccer player who played for Wallsend Football Club and Australia.

Playing career

Arthur began his senior career with Merewether at the age of 17. He later joined Wallsend where he played over 400 first grade appearances and served as captain. He later had stints with Lysaghts Orb and Blacksmiths Rangers.

Arthur was a member of the Australian team at the 1956 Summer Olympics. The Sydney Morning Herald called his performance in his debut against Japan "outstanding", noting that he was a surprise selection for the team. After Australia's elimination against India in their second match, Arthur only played once more for the national team, a post-Olympics friendly match against India in December 1956.