About Albert Walmsley
Lived 1885 – 1964 (aged 78–79). Albert Walmsley was a British association football player.
Albert Walmsley (21 October 1885 – 1964) was an English professional footballer who played as a right half. As a youth, he assisted Blackburn St. Peter's and later played for Lancashire Combination side Darwen before joining Football League First Division club Blackburn Rovers in 1907. He went on to play 272 league matches in a 13-year spell with the Ewood Park side. Walmsley transferred to Stockport County at the start of the 1920–21 season and spent three years at the club, scoring 3 goals in 80 league appearances.
During the 1915–16 season Walmsley played 21 matches as a wartime guest with Burnley, scoring once.
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Who was Albert Walmsley?
Footballer (1885-?)
When was Albert Walmsley born?
Albert Walmsley was born on 21 October 1885 in Blackburn.
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Albert Walmsley died in 1964.
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Albert Walmsley was an association football player.
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Albert Walmsley was British.
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