Albert "Arthur" Hartshorne (December 1880 – 10 February 1915) was an English

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who played in the

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for

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and

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, and in the Southern League for Northampton Town and Southampton.

Career

Hartshorne played for Moxley White Star and Wolverhampton Wanderers, before joining

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in June 1902. He was a regular throughout the

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season, scoring three goals in 28 Second Division appearances. He was sold to local rivals

in April 1903 to ease Vale's financial troubles. At the Victoria Ground, Hartshorne played as a regular in the

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and

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campaigns, and was fast becoming a popular player with the supporters due to his 'hard yet controlled' tackling skill. He made 53 First Division appearances for the "Potters". It came as a disappointment then when he was sold to Southampton in the summer of 1905. He helped the "Saints" to claim a second-place finish in the Southern League in

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and was an ever-present in their run to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. He later played for Southern League rivals Northampton Town.

Later life

Hartshorne became a tool-maker after the end of his football career. At the outbreak of the First World War, he enlisted in the Staffordshire Regiment. He died of wounds on 10 February 1915 and was buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery.

Style of play

Hartshorne was a "well-built" and pacey left-back who boasted good ball-control skills.

Career statistics

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References

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