Arthur Bateman (footballer, born 1918)

Arthur Bateman (12 June 1918 – November 1984) was an English footballer who played as a full-back for Crewe Alexandra and Northwich Victoria.

Career
Bateman played for Crewe Alexandra during World War II and also guested for Port Vale in December 1944. He played against Crewe for Vale in a war cup match on 30 December 1944, which Crewe won 2–1 at Gresty Road. He made a further twelve appearances before returning to Crewe. After three appearances in the Third Division North of the Football League for Frank Hill's "Railwaymen" in 1946–47, he moved on to Cheshire County League side Northwich Victoria in 1947.