Arthur Hooper

Arthur Henry Hooper (5 December 1888 – 22 December 1963) was an English professional football forward who played in the Football League for Manchester United.[1][2]

For the British politician, see Arthur George Hooper.

Arthur Hooper
Personal information
Full name Arthur Henry Hooper[1]
Date of birth 5 December 1888
Place of birth Brierley Hill, England
Date of death 22 December 1963(1963-12-22) (aged 75)[2]
Place of death Kidderminster, England[2]
Playing position(s) Forward
Youth career
Clay Cross Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Kidderminster Harriers
1909–1914 Manchester United 7 (1)
1914–1915 Crystal Palace 18 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career statistics
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester United 1909–10[2] First Division 210021
1910–11[2] 200020
1913–14[2] 300030
Total 710071
Crystal Palace 1914–15[2] Southern League First Division 18200182
Career total 25300253

Personal life

In December 1915, over a year since the outbreak of the First World War, Hooper enlisted in the British Army under the Derby Scheme.[2] He was mobilised on 1 July 1916 and joined the Worcestershire Regiment.[2] Prior to that point, he had worked in munitions.[2] Hooper served as a corporal during the final 14 months of the First World War and saw action at the Polygon Wood, Broodseinde, Poelcappelle and on the Italian Front.[2] He suffered a gunshot wound to the head on 30 July 1918 and after recovering, he was attached to the Labour Corps and made acting company sergeant major of the 517th Prisoner of War Company.[2] Hooper return to Britain and was transferred to the reserve list in September 1919.[2]

References
  1. Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 142. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. "Arthur Hooper | Football and the First World War". Football and the First World War. Retrieved 28 December 2015.


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