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Walter Napier

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Walter Napier
Personal information
Full name Walter Henry Napier
Date of birth 1875
Place of birth Wigan, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1895 Burnley 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Walter Henry Napier (born 1875, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He signed for Football League First Division side Burnley in May 1895.[1] He played his only senior match for the club on 2 September 1895 in the 1–5 defeat away at West Bromwich Albion and left the club shortly afterwards.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Simpson, Ray (2007). The Clarets Chronicles: The Definitive History of Burnley Football Club. Burnley: Burnley Football Club. p. 486. ISBN 978-0-9557468-0-2.
  2. ^ Simpson, Ray (2007). The Clarets Chronicles: The Definitive History of Burnley Football Club. Burnley: Burnley Football Club. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-9557468-0-2.