Arthur Topham

Arthur George Topham (19 February 1869 – 18 May 1931) was an English international footballer who played as a left half.

Early and personal life
Topham was born in Elson, near Ellesmere, as the youngest of six children. His brother Robert was also a footballer. He attended Oswestry School, followed by Keble College, Oxford, where he earned a Blue in 1890.

Career
Topham played club football for Casuals, Eastbourne and Chiswick Park, and also guested for Corinthian. He was a runner-up in the FA Amateur Cup in 1894.

He played for Eastbourne between 1892 and 1903, when he retired.

He earned one cap for England in 1894.

Later life and death
Topham later worked as a private tutor, dying on 18 May 1931 at the age of 62.