Joe Walters (Scottish footballer)

Joe Walters (1935–2017) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a wing half.[2]

Joe Walters
Personal information
Date of birth 10 February 1935
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Date of death 19 July 2017(2017-07-19) (aged 82)
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

  1. "Joe Walters". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
  2. 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.
  3. Joe Walters
  4. Newcastle Fans
  5. Tributes paid to Clyde FC legend Joe Walters who passed away aged 82
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