William Walker (footballer, born 1871)

William Walker (13 November 1871 – 23 January 1907)[2] was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside right.

Willie Walker
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(1907-01-23) (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

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  1. ^ a b William Walker (Willie Walker), (profile compiled by Douglas Gorman), Play Up Liverpool
  2. ^ a b c "Player Profile: William Walker". lfchistory.net.
  3. ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ Tragic End for Willie Walker, Dundee Courier, 24 January 1907, via Play Up Liverpool