Harry Walker (rugby union) explained

Birth Date:11 February 1915
Ru Position:Prop
Ru Amateuryears:1932–1952
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Ru Amateurclubs:Coventry
Warwickshire
Ru Amateurcaps:-
30
Ru Amateurpoints:-
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Ru Nationalyears:1947–1948
Ru Nationalcaps:9
Ru Nationalpoints:-

Harry Walker (11 February 1915 – 5 June 2018) was an English rugby union player and was the oldest living former England international player until his death. He made his international debut on 18 January 1947 against at Twickenham.[1] [2] [3] [4] His last international was against in 1948.

He initially played as a flanker for Coventry before switching to prop.[5] Walker celebrated his 103rd birthday with former players at a Coventry rugby club dinner held in his honour.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Former England rugby player dies at 103. 2018-06-06. BBC News. 2018-06-06.
  2. News: Coventry Rugby and England international Harry Walker dies, aged 103. Wilkinson. John. 2018-06-06. Coventry Telegraph. 2018-06-06.
  3. News: England’s oldest former player dies aged 103. 6 June 2018. RFU. 2018-06-06.
  4. News: Harry Walker - England's oldest rugby international - has passed away aged 103. Schofield. Daniel. 2018-06-06. The Telegraph. 2018-06-06. 0307-1235.
  5. Web site: Club Statement: Harry Walker – Coventry Rugby. Wilkinson. John. 2018-06-07. www.coventryrugby.co.uk. 2018-06-06.
  6. News: Cov legend and England's oldest international rugby player turns 103 today. Hainey. Fionnula. 2018-02-11. Coventry Telegraph. 2018-06-06.