William Walker (footballer, born 1871)

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

For the Rangers, Clyde, Reading and Scotland player, see William Walker (footballer, born 1884).

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
  1. William Walker (Willie Walker), (profile compiled by Douglas Gorman), Play Up Liverpool
  2. "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


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