Walter Lynch (footballer) explained

Walter Lynch
Birth Date:November 18, 1890
Birth Place:Castleford, England
Death Date:March 20, 1968
Position:Centre half, wing half
Clubs1:York City
Years2:?–1920
Clubs2:Castleford Town
Years3:1920–1921
Clubs3:Bradford City
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:1921
Clubs4:Raimes Viola
Years5:1921–1922
Clubs5:Pontypridd
Years6:1922–1923
Clubs6:York City
Caps6:33
Goals6:1

Walter Lynch (1890 - 1968) also known as Ginger Lynch, was an English footballer.

Career

Lynch joined the original York City in 1914, which eventually disbanded in 1917.[1] He played for hometown club Castleford Town Town before joining First Division side Bradford City in July 1920.[1] He made four league appearances for the side before joining Raimes Viola in February 1921,[1] as they finished the 1920–21 season in 11th place in the York Football League Division Three A.[2]

He joined Welsh side Pontypridd in June 1921 and after a season with them joined York City for their first season in the Midland League in August 1922.[1] He was a regular in the York defence, making 33 appearances for the side and scoring a goal in his last game, in a 5–3 defeat to Worksop Town.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jarred , Martin . Windross . Dave . Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997 . Citizen Publications . 1997 . Midland League Players . 0-9531005-0-2 . 144 .
  2. Web site: 1919 - 1925. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303231011/http://www.tonykempster.co.uk/York_League/ylhist19-25.htm. dead. 2016-03-03. tonykempster.btinternet.co.uk. 2008-03-26.