John Walker (rugby league)
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John Walker is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Castleford (Heritage No. 455).[1][2][3]
Playing career[edit]
County honors[edit]
John Walker won a cap for Yorkshire while at Castleford; he played left-second-row, i.e. number 11, in the 13-15 defeat by Cumberland at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 25 September 1963.
County League appearances[edit]
John Walker played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire County League during the 1964–65 season.
BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances[edit]
John Walker played loose forward in Castleford's 7-2 victory over Swinton in the 1966 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1966–67 season at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 20 December 1966.
References[edit]
- ^ Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
- ^ "Castleford RLFC A to Z Player List (All Time)". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 16 February 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
- ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.