William Walker (13 November 1871 – 23 January 1907) was a Scottish

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who played as an

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. He played for various sides, including

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, Leith Athletic, and

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in the 1897–98 season. He died aged 35 as a result of being kicked in the stomach during a match between Leith Athletic and

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.William Walker (Willie Walker)
(profile compiled by Douglas Gorman), Play Up LiverpoolTragic End for Willie Walker
Dundee Courier, 24 January 1907, via Play Up Liverpool

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Scottish men's footballers Liverpool F.C. players 1871 births 1907 deaths Leith Athletic F.C. players Broxburn United F.C. players People from Broxburn, West Lothian Men's association football inside forwards Scottish Football League players English Football League players Scottish Junior Football Association players Association football players who died while playing Sport deaths in Scotland People from Uphall {{Scotland-footy-forward-1870s-stub