Walter Henry Jennings (1 April 1909 – 4 November 1993) was an English footballer who played as a right half. He made over 150 Football League appearances in the years before the Second World War.[1]

Wally Jennings
Personal information
Full name Walter Henry Jennings
Date of birth (1909-04-01)1 April 1909
Place of birth Bristol, England
Date of death 4 November 1993(1993-11-04) (aged 84)
Place of death Bristol, England
Position(s) Right half
Youth career
19??–1928 South Bristol Central OB
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1928–1933 Bristol City 122 (1)
1933–1935 Cardiff City 30 (0)
Bath City
Cheltenham Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Wally Jennings played locally for South Bristol Central Old Boys and had trials with Bristol Rovers & Blackburn Rovers. Alex Raisbeck signed Jennings in May 1928 for Bristol City.[2][3] Jennings moved to Cardiff City in June 1933. Jennings later played for Bath City, Cheltenham Town and Bristol St George.[2] After retiring from playing Wally Jennings was a scout for Everton, Bristol Rovers and Bath City.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 – 1939. Tony Brown. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b c Woods, David; Leigh Edwards (1997). Bristol City FC The First 100 years. Redcliffe Press. ISBN 1-900178-26-5.
  3. ^ Woods, David (1994). Bristol Babe The First 100 years of Bristol City FC. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-95-X.