Joe Walters (1935–2017) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a wing half.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 February 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 19 July 2017 (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) | |
| International career | |||
| 1960 | Scottish Football League XI[1] | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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 edit
- ^ "Joe Walters". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 24 August 2017.
- ^ a b c 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