Bill Walker (Australian footballer, born 1883) explained

Bill Walker
Fullname:William John Walker
Birth Date:1883 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Sebastopol, Victoria
Death Place:Windsor, Victoria
Originalteam:Parkville Presbyterians
Height:179 cm
Weight:80 kg
Statsend:1914
Years1:1903–1914
Games Goals1:169 (25)
Careerhighlights:

1913

1909

William John Walker (25 May 1883 – 17 July 1971)[1] was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Fitzroy Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

A ruck shepherd, Walker was a best and fairest winner at Fitzroy in 1909. He was a member of premiership sides in 1904, 1905 and 1913, the latter as club captain. He was the last surviving player on either team from the 1906 VFL Grand Final.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Donald, Chris. Fitzroy: For The Love Of The Jumper. Pan Macmillan Australia. 2002. 978-1-877029-18-9.