Richard Arthur Tranter (1893–1957) was an English professional footballer who played for Burnley in the Football League as an inside forward.

Personal life Tranter served as a lance corporal in the King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) during the First World War and received a gunshot wound to the head in February 1917. The wound led to his discharge from the army.

Career statistics +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBurnley1914–15First Division200020Career total200020

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