Cliff bastin autobiography vs biography

Cliff Bastin

English footballer
Date of Birth: 14.03.1912
Country: Great Britain

Content:
  1. Early Life and Career
  2. Rise to Stardom with Arsenal
  3. Arsenal Legacy
  4. Style of Play and Nickname
  5. International Honors and Achievements
  6. Post-Playing Career and Legacy

Early Life and Career

Clifford Bastin was born in Heavitree, Exeter, England.

He began his football career with his hometown club, Exeter City, in 1928 at the age of 16. Despite playing only 17 games and scoring 6 goals, Bastin caught the eye of Arsenal manager Herbert Chapman.

Rise to Stardom with Arsenal

Chapman recognized Bastin's potential and signed him to Arsenal at the end of the 1928-29 season.

Biography vs Autobiography

At Arsenal, Bastin quickly became an integral part of the team and a leading figure in English football during the 1930s. He scored 178 goals in 395 appearances, breaking Arsenal's record that stood for 58 years until it was surpassed by Ian Wright in 1997. Thierry Henry later broke Wright's record, putting Exeter Memories - Cliff Bastin FISO