John "Jack" Walton was a professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played at club level for Wakefield Trinity ( Heritage № 115), as a

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(prior to the specialist positions of; ), during the era of contested scrums.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Jack Walton played as a

, i.e. number 11, in Wakefield Trinity's 17-0 victory over Hull F.C. in the

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Final during the 1908–09 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Tuesday 20 April 1909, in front of a crowd of 23,587.Hoole, Les (2004). ''Wakefield Trinity RLFC - FIFTY GREAT GAMES''. Breedon Books.

County Cup Final appearances

Joseph Taylor played as a

, i.e. number 10, in Wakefield Trinity's 8-2 victory over Huddersfield in the

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Yorkshire County Cup Final during the 1910–11 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 3 December 1910.

Notable tour matches

Jack Walton played as a

, i.e. number 8, in Wakefield Trinity's 20-13 victory over

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in the

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match at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 19 December 1908.

Notable tour matches

Jack Walton made his début for Wakefield Trinity during October 1902, and he played his last match for Wakefield Trinity during the 1912–13 season.

References

External links

Search for "Walton" at rugbyleagueproject.org
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