Career
Born in Clapton, London, he played junior football in London before joining Gillingham as an amateur, and had an unsuccessful trial with Aston Villa before joining Arsenal in December 1924. During the 1920s, Seddon played sparingly for the Arsenal first team, making his debut when deputising for Alf Baker in a 2–1 defeat against Sunderland on April 10, 1926. That was his only appearance of 1925-1926, but edged his way into the first team with 17 appearances in 1926-1927.
However, he did not make the cut for the 1927 FA Cup Final, and with Arsenal"s strong half-back line of Alf Baker, Jack Butler and Bob John.
Seddon only played four times in 1927-1928 and not at all in 1928-1929. However, in 1929-1930 he was reintroduced into the Arsenal side, alternating with Baker at right half, until centre half Herbie Roberts was injured against West Ham United.
By this time he had reverted to right half, but the move of Charlie Jones to right half ousted him from the side and he only made five appearances in 1931-1932. He eventually left the club in March 1932, moving to Grimsby Town for £2,500.
In total he played 76 matches for Arsenal, though he never scored a goal.
He spent two seasons with Grimsby before a single season with Luton Town. He retired from playing in 1934. He later worked as a trainer for N ottinghamshire County and Romford.
During World World War II he served in Africa with the British Army, and returned to Romford after the war to become their groundsman.
In 1967, Arsenal and Romford played a testimonial match for him on his retirement. He died in January 1993, aged 91.
