The Arsenal Players Who Went to War: The Forgotten Story of Bob Benson. #Arsenal

They were Arsenal footballers. Then Britain went to war. Some became soldiers. Some worked in wartime industries. Some continued playing football whenever they could. And one Arsenal player returned to Highbury for a match that would become his last. This is the forgotten story of Arsenal's players during the First World War — and the tragic story of Bob Benson, who collapsed and died at Highbury during a wartime match. From Billy Blyth and Wally Hardinge to the many Arsenal players whose lives were transformed by the war, this is a side of Arsenal history that is rarely remembered. More than 100 years later, their stories still deserve to be told. Because Arsenal history isn't only about trophies, legendary managers and famous goals. Sometimes, it's about the players who never got the chance to write the next chapter. Have you ever heard the story of Bob Benson before? #Arsenal #ArsenalHistory #FootballHistory #WWI #BobBenson