Joe Walters (Scottish footballer)
Joe Walters (1935–2017) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a wing half.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 10 February 1935 | ||
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
Date of death | 19 July 2017 82) | (aged||
Position(s) | Wing half | ||
Youth career | |||
Glasgow Perthshire | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1956–1962 | Clyde | 91 | (1) |
1962–1964 | Albion Rovers | 51 | (3) |
1964–1965 | Ards | 0 | (0) |
1965–1966 | Stenhousemuir | ||
Total | 142 | (4) | |
National team | |||
1960 | Scottish Football League XI[1] | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Walters was best known for his time at Clyde where he made over 230 appearances, and was part of the 1957–58 Scottish Cup winning team.[2][3] He then moved to Albion Rovers.[4] His brother, George Walters, played for Clyde and Oldham Athletic.[2]
Walters died on 19 July 2017 at the age of 82.[5]
References
- "Joe Walters". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- Naysmith, Stephen (29 July 2017). "Joe Walters obituary: He was a well known Scottish footballer of the 1950s and '60s". The Herald. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- Joe Walters
- Newcastle Fans
- Tributes paid to Clyde FC legend Joe Walters who passed away aged 82
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