Arthur George Hubbard (8 April 1911 – 1972) was an English professional

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who played in the Football League for Birmingham and Luton Town. He played as a

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Biography

Hubbard was born in the Erdington district of Birmingham and attended Chester Road School. Birmingham signed him from his works team in August 1932, initially on an

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basis: he turned professional six months later. He made his debut in the First Division on the opening day of the 1934–35 season, deputising for the injured

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in a home game against local rivals

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which Birmingham won 2–1. He played in the next four games before losing his place to

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, and, once Barkas returned to fitness, not regaining it.Matthews, p. 177. At the end of the season Hubbard, described as a solid full-back, joined Luton Town of the Third Division South, where he played only four league games, and in 1939 moved into

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with Dunstable Town. He was chosen once for an FA Amateur XI.

References

1911 births 1972 deaths Footballers from Birmingham, West Midlands English men's footballers Men's association football fullbacks Moor Green F.C. players Birmingham City F.C. players Luton Town F.C. players English Football League players Date of death missing Dunstable Town F.C. players {{England-footy-defender-1910s-stub