Joe Walton (footballer, born 1881)

Joseph Walton (8 January 1881 – 1962) was an English professional footballer who played for Preston North End, Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield United and Stalybridge Celtic.[1]

Joe Walton
Personal information
Full name Joseph Walton
Date of birth (1881-01-08)8 January 1881
Place of birth Morecambe, England
Date of death 1962 (aged 80–81)
Position(s) Outside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1901–1902 Preston North End 25 (4)
1903–1908 Tottenham Hotspur 126 (25)
1909–1910 Sheffield United 60 (5)
1911 Stalybridge Celtic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Walton began his career at Preston North End, between 1901 and 1902 he made 25 League appearances and scored four goals. The outside right joined Tottenham Hotspur in May 1903. His debut occurred on 1 September 1903 in the London League against Woolwich Arsenal. He played a total of 218 times, scoring 51 goals including 28 Football league matches and scored on two goals in Tottenham debut in the football league.[2][3] Walton signed for Sheffield United in 1909 and went on to score five goals in 60 League matches. After leaving Bramall Lane he joined Stalybridge Celtic where he ended his senior career.

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888-1939. soccerdata. p. 271. ISBN 1-899468-63-3.
  2. ^ Goodwin 1992, pp. 373–374.
  3. ^ "Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players". Archived from the original on 15 April 2009. Retrieved 3 December 2012.

Bibliography

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  • Goodwin, Bob (1992). The Spurs Alphabet. ACL & Polar Publishing (UK) Ltd. ISBN 0-9514862-8-4.