Robert Walker (footballer, born 1903)

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Robert Walker
Personal information
Date of birth 1903
Place of birth Bradford, England
Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [1]
Position(s) Centre forward
Youth career
Wibsey
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1920–1924 Bradford City 1 (0)
New Brighton
Barrow
Bradford (Park Avenue)
Total1(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Walker (born 1903) was an English professional footballer who played as a centre forward.

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Career

Born in Bradford, Walker signed for Bradford City from Wibsey in October 1920. [2] He made 1 league appearance for the club, [3] before moving to New Brighton in July 1924. [2] He also played for Barrow and Bradford (Park Avenue). [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "League clubs and their players for the coming season. New Brighton". Athletic News. Manchester. 4 August 1924. p. 3.
  2. 1 2 Frost, p. 409
  3. ↑ Frost, p. 389
  4. ↑ Robert Walker at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)


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