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John Walker is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Castleford. [2] [3] [4]
Walker played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1964–65 season.
Walker played loose forward in Castleford's 7-2 victory over Swinton in the 1966 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1966–67 season at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 20 December 1966.
He was transferred to Hunslet in December 1967 for a fee of £2,000. [5]
Walker won a cap for Yorkshire while at Castleford; he played at second-row in the 13-15 defeat by Cumberland at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 25 September 1963.