Add to that a further 30 goals in cup competitions and you have a total that far exceeded the club total of Jimmy Greaves who netted a total of 429 times.

At the time of his feat, Arthur surpassed the previous record holder Dixie Dean who hit a total of 380 league goals in a famous career with Everton.

The Wolverhampton-born player appeared for four league clubs during his career, starting at West Bromwich Albion where he hit his first four goals.

He then spent two years with Fulham netting 27 times before moving to Leicester City where he scored an amazing 251 league goals in only 303 matches.

That spell included one season in which he hit a club record 44 league goals, which still stands despite England's second highest ever goal scorer, Gary Lineker spending a few seasons at Filbert Street.

Arthur's prolific run continued at Shrewsbury where he hit a further 152 goals whilst player-manager and still holds the overall and season scoring records for the Shrews.

Despite this success at club level, Rowley never represented England himself, but ironically his elder brother Jack is better known to football fans as the Manchester United and England centre forward who earned six caps.

Arthur's goals led to promotions for Fulham, Leicester and Shrewsbury during his playing days and any fans that saw him during his career will not forget the powerful left foot that brought them so much success.

FA Acting Chief Executive David Davies said; "Arthur Rowley will be remembered as the king of goals. His prolific record speaks for itself and although he never wore an England shirt he has marked his place in English football history.

"We send our condolences to his family and friends and all those connected to the clubs that he served with such distinction and dedication".