Fred Walker (3 July 1913 – 1978) was an English

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who played as a defender.

Career

Walker began his career with Metro Shaft, before moving to Wednesbury. Walker later moved to

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, before joining

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in 1937. Walker made 12

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appearances for Sheffield Wednesday, scoring once, over the course of almost two years, before the outbreak of

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. During the war, Walker served in the

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, being stationed overseas for five and a half years. In 1946, Walker signed for Chelmsford City. Following his time at Chelmsford, Walker signed for Stafford Rangers."Managers must soon decide which players go", ''Essex Newsman'', 25 March 1949, p. 4

References

Footballers from Wednesbury 1913 births 1978 deaths Men's association football wingers English men's footballers British Army soldiers British Army personnel of World War II Walsall F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Chelmsford City F.C. players Stafford Rangers F.C. players English Football League players Southern Football League players 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-defender-1910s-stub