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John Walker
Playing information
PositionLoose forward, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1960–68 Castleford 220 27 0 0 81
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1963 Yorkshire 1 0 0 0 0

John Walker is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. He played at club level for Castleford.[1][2][3]

Playing career

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County honors

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John Walker won a cap for Yorkshire while at Castleford; he played at second-row in the 13-15 defeat by Cumberland at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Wednesday 25 September 1963.

County League appearances

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John Walker played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1964–65 season.

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances

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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

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  1. ^ Andrew Howard (1 July 2000). "Images of Sport - Castleford Rugby League - A Twentieth Century History". The History Press Ltd. ISBN 978-0752418957
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Statistics at thecastlefordtigers.co.uk". thecastlefordtigers.co.uk. 31 December 2013. Archived from the original on 29 April 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2014.
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