Hydes, Arthur

Birth Date

24th November 1910

Birthplace

Barnsley, Yorkshire

Occupation

Forward

Biographical Text

Arthur Hydes played a handful of games for Exeter City when ‘official’ football resumed in 1946 and 1947. A successful goal scorer for Leeds United in the 1930s, he arrived at St James’ Park from Newport County. 

Playing for local side, Ardsley United, he signed as an amateur for Barnsley in 1928. Leeds United signed him in May 1930 and he went on to score 74 goals in just 127 league appearances. finishing as top scorer at Elland Road for three consecutive seasons. He then moved on to Newport County in May 1938 (where he added a further 13 goals in 27 league starts) and during the Second World War he guested for Barnsley, Bradford City, Nottingham Forest and York City.

He joined Exeter City after the war and made his debut against Bristol City at St James’ Park in a Division three South Cup (Southern Section) fixture in February 1946. He featured in the opening four Third Division South matches of the 1946-47 season but then requested his release from the Grecians in January 1947 stating that a succession of injuries had persuaded him it was time to retire from playing.

Arthur died in Barnsley in June 1990.

Appearances

5

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