Fred Walker (footballer, born 1878)
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This article is about the former Huddersfield Town manager. For the former Sheffield Wednesday player, see Fred Walker (footballer, born 1913).
Frederick Charles Walker (25 March 1878 – 28 October 1940) was a professional footballer and later manager. He played for Hebburn Argyle, Barrow, Leeds City and Huddersfield Town. He was also first manager for Huddersfield Town and to date, their only player-manager.
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Full name | Frederick Charles Walker | ||
Date of birth | 25 March 1878 | ||
Place of birth | Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, England | ||
Date of death | 28 October 1940(1940-10-28) (aged 62) | ||
Place of death | Leeds, England | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1905–1907 | Leeds City | 26 | (0) |
1908–1909 | Huddersfield Town | 24 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
1908–1910 | Huddersfield Town | ||
1911–1913 | 1. FC Nürnberg | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Walker's football career began in the late 19th century, initially playing local football in the North East before signing for Hebburn Argyle. By the early 1900s, he'd signed for Barrow in the Lancashire Combination. In 1905, Leeds City secured his services shortly after they'd been elected to The Football League.