Bill Walker (Australian footballer, born 1883)
Appearance
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![]() Cigarette card of Walker in 1906 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | William John Walker | ||
Date of birth | 25 May 1883 | ||
Place of birth | Sebastopol, Victoria | ||
Date of death | 17 July 1971 | (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 | |||
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Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
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).
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.
References
- ^ Donald, Chris (2002). Fitzroy: For The Love Of The Jumper. Pan Macmillan Australia. ISBN 978-1-877029-18-9.
External links
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