Bill Walker (Australian footballer, born 1883)

William John Walker (25 May 1883 – 17 July 1971)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

For other footballers of the same name, see Bill Walker.

Bill Walker
Cigarette card of Walker in 1906
Personal information
Full name William John Walker
Date of birth (1883-05-25)25 May 1883
Place of birth Sebastopol, Victoria
Date of death 17 July 1971(1971-07-17) (aged 88)
Place of death Windsor, Victoria
Original team(s) Parkville Presbyterians
Height 179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1903–1914 Fitzroy 169 (25)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1914.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

A ruck shepherd, Walker was a best and fairest winner at Fitzroy in 1909. He was a member of premiership sides in 1904, 1905 and 1913, the latter as club captain. He was the last surviving player on either team from the 1906 VFL Grand Final.

References
  1. Donald, Chris (2002). Fitzroy: For The Love Of The Jumper. Pan Macmillan Australia. ISBN 978-1-877029-18-9.
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