William Walker (13 November 1871 – 23 January 1907)[2] was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside right.
_(cropped).jpg) Walker's memorial at Uphall Cemetery, erected with contributions from Leith Athletic F.C. and others[1] | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Walker | ||
| Date of birth | 13 November 1871 | ||
| Place of birth | Uphall, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 23 January 1907 (aged 35) | ||
| Place of death | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Inside right | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cardross Swifts | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Broxburn Athletic | ||
| – | Broxburn | ||
| 1893–1897 | Leith Athletic | 60 | (27) |
| 1897–1898 | Liverpool | 12 | (3) |
| 1898–1907 | Leith Athletic | 170 | (44) |
| Total | 242 | (74) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He played for various sides, including Broxburn, Leith Athletic, and Liverpool in the 1897–98 season.[2][3] He died aged 35 as a result of being kicked in the stomach during a match between Leith Athletic and Vale of Leven in Edinburgh.[2][1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b William Walker (Willie Walker), (profile compiled by Douglas Gorman), Play Up Liverpool
- ^ a b c "Player Profile: William Walker". lfchistory.net.
- ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Tragic End for Willie Walker, Dundee Courier, 24 January 1907, via Play Up Liverpool
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