Arthur Hudgell

Arthur Hudgell (28 December 1920 – 2000) [ 1 ] was an English footballer who played for Sunderland and Crystal Palace as a full back . Hudgell played for non-league side Eton Manor before signing for Crystal Palace in 1937. [ 2 ] However, he did not make his senior debut until the club were competing in wartime football and his league debut was not until the 1946–47 season. [ 2 ] He made 25 league appearances for Crystal Palace scoring a single goal. [ 2 ] Sunderland brought Hudgell into the club in January 1947, [ 2 ] for £10,000, then a record fee for a full back, [ 2 ] and he made his debut on 1 February 1947 against Blackburn Rovers in a 2–1 win at Ewood Park . [ 3 ] He retired from football in May 1956, [ 2 ] after playing 260 league games for Sunderland, scoring no goals. [ 4 ] Arthur Hudgell died in 2000 aged 79 or 80. [ 1 ] — Wikipedia

Position

DF

Nationality

United Kingdom

Birthplace

London Borough of Hackney

Born

28 Dec 1920