Arthur Dunn
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Arthur Tempest Blakiston Dunn (12 August 1860 in Whitby
– 20 February 1902 in Ludgrove) was a noted amateur footballer who founded the English boarding school
Ludgrove
in 1892.
, and being a runner-up in 1883 when his team lost 2–1 to Blackburn Olympic
in extra time. During the latter game he went off with a knee injury early in the second half, an incident that many believed cost his side the cup, as with no substitutes allowed in those days the Old Etonians had to play on with ten men. Both Finals were played at Kennington Oval.
He played four times for England, starting with a 7–0 thrashing of Ireland at Liverpool on 24 February 1883 during which he scored twice. Almost exactly a year later he played against Ireland again as England this time won 8–1 in Belfast. His third cap came on 5 March 1892 in a 2-0 victory over Wales at Wrexham, whilst his final international appearance was to end in a 4–1 win over Scotland at Ibrox Park, Glasgow, on 2 April the same year.
After his death the Arthur Dunn Cup was instituted in his memory. This is a football competition for 'Old Boys' teams of various leading independent schools, and was first competed for in the 1902–03 season.
Whitby
Whitby is a seaside town, port and civil parish in the Scarborough borough of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the east coast of Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk, Whitby has a combined maritime, mineral and tourist heritage, and is home to the ruins of Whitby Abbey where Caedmon, the...
– 20 February 1902 in Ludgrove) was a noted amateur footballer who founded the English boarding school
Boarding school
A boarding school is a school where some or all pupils study and live during the school year with their fellow students and possibly teachers and/or administrators. The word 'boarding' is used in the sense of "bed and board," i.e., lodging and meals...
Ludgrove
Ludgrove School
Ludgrove School is an independent preparatory boarding school for about 200 boys, aged from seven or eight years to thirteen. It is situated in the civil parish of Wokingham Without, adjoining the town of Wokingham in the English county of Berkshire.-History:...
in 1892.
Football career
Dunn played in two FA Cup Finals for Old Etonians, winning the trophy 1–0 in 1882 against Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, and being a runner-up in 1883 when his team lost 2–1 to Blackburn Olympic
Blackburn Olympic F.C.
Blackburn Olympic F.C. was an English association football club based in Blackburn, Lancashire in the late 19th century. Although the club was only in existence for just over a decade, it is significant in the history of football in England as the first club from the north of the country and the...
in extra time. During the latter game he went off with a knee injury early in the second half, an incident that many believed cost his side the cup, as with no substitutes allowed in those days the Old Etonians had to play on with ten men. Both Finals were played at Kennington Oval.
He played four times for England, starting with a 7–0 thrashing of Ireland at Liverpool on 24 February 1883 during which he scored twice. Almost exactly a year later he played against Ireland again as England this time won 8–1 in Belfast. His third cap came on 5 March 1892 in a 2-0 victory over Wales at Wrexham, whilst his final international appearance was to end in a 4–1 win over Scotland at Ibrox Park, Glasgow, on 2 April the same year.
Death and legacy
He was to die in his sleep on 20 February 1902 at the young age of 41. 'ATB' left a widow and three children. His youngest daughter, Olive Mary, became an author and also wrote for the satirical magazine Punch. His only son, John H M Dunn, became a 2nd Lieutenant with the Royal Field Artillery and was killed in action on the Somme in September 1916. His eldest daughter, Marjorie Florence, was awarded an MBE in 1920 for her work with the Red Cross during the Great War. His wife Helen outlived him by 47 years and died in 1949 aged 81.After his death the Arthur Dunn Cup was instituted in his memory. This is a football competition for 'Old Boys' teams of various leading independent schools, and was first competed for in the 1902–03 season.