John "Jackie" Arthur (14 December 1917 – 19 November 1986) was an English footballer. Playing career Arthur began his career at Blackburn Rovers and Everton without making any league appearances, before playing for Stockport County shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War. During the war he returned to Everton and made guest appearances for Wrexham. After the war Arthur spent almost a year at Chester before concluding his professional career with a long spell at Rochdale. After retiring from playing he remained on the training staff at Spotland. References 1917 births 1986 deaths People from Ramsbottom English Football League players English footballers Association football wingers Blackburn Rovers F.C. players Everton F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Chester City F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Wrexham F.C. wartime guest players Footballers from Greater Manchester