Arthur Whalley (17 February 1886 – 23 November 1952) was an English professional footballer who played as a half back in the Football League, most notably for Manchester United. He was nicknamed 'The Black Prince'.
Career Whalley played in the Football League for Blackpool, Manchester United, Southend United, Charlton Athletic, Millwall, Barrow and represented the Football League XI. He also played in non-League football for Brynn Central and Wigan Town. Whalley was one of eight players to be banned for life by the Football Association after a match-fixing scandal during the 1914–15 season, though in light of his war service, the ban was lifted in 1919.
Personal life Whalley served as a sergeant in the 2nd Football Battalion of the Middlesex Regiment during the First World War. He saw action at the battles of Flers-Courcelette, Le Transloy and Passchendaele. At Passchendaele, Whalley was seriously wounded in the head and leg and was evacuated to a hospital in Orpington, Kent. After retiring from football in 1927, Whalley worked as a bookmaker.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBlackpool1908–09Second Division621173Manchester United1909–10First Division9000901910–11150001501911–125010601912–13264503141913–14182101921914–151000101919–2023020250Total976901066Southend United1920–21Third Division30541345Charlton Athletic1921–22Third Division South384003841922–23281613421923–2422340263Total888101989Millwall1924–25Third Division South800080Barrow1926–27Third Division North100010Total2302124325424
Honours Manchester United Football League First Division: 1910–11
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