Arthur Grimsdell (23 March 1894 – 12 March 1963) was an English professional footballer. He played at centre-half and later wing-half for Tottenham Hotspur. and England. He captained both teams during the 1920s.
Grimsdell transferred as a schoolboy player from Watford to Tottenham Hotspur at the age of 18 in April 1912. He played his first game that year. His career was interrupted by the First World War. On his return in 1919, he captained Tottenham and scored 14 goals in the 1919-20 season, and led the team to win the Second Division that year. In the following season he captained the side, which won the FA Cup in 1921.
His successful club career continued until he broke his leg during the 1925 season. He did not return to play for the side until 1927 and he went on to play for Spurs until April 1929 when he was released by the club. He subsequently went to Clapton Orient where he took on a player-manager-secretary role.
He made in total 418 appearances for Tottenham scoring 43 goals including 324 League appearances (26 goals) and 36 F.A Cup matches (1 goal). In recognition of his distinguished career and service to the club he was admitted the Tottenham Hotspur Hall of Fame.
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1919-20 - Second Division (1)
1920-21 - FA Cup (2)