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Dawson Walker

1916 – 1973

Scottish footballer

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About Dawson Walker

Lived 1916 – 1973 (aged 57). Dawson Walker was a British association football coach and association football player.

Dawson Walker (14 March 1916 – 17 August 1964) was manager of the Scotland national football team in 1958. Walker was left in charge of the players due to the Munich air disaster, in which official manager Matt Busby was seriously injured.

Career

Walker became trainer for Clyde when Johnny Haddow was appointed manager in 1956. He had previously been trainer for Ashfield Juniors.

While the trainer at Shawfield, Walker would later become the trainer for the Scottish League XI and then the Scotland national team. He was Scotland's trainer on more than 80 occasions - an all-time record then.

Along with Haddow, both men resigned from their positions with the club in 1962.

Managerial statistics

TeamNatFromToRecordGWDLWin %Scotland (caretaker)6 February 195815 June 1958

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dawson Walker?

Scottish footballer (1916-1973)

When was Dawson Walker born?

Dawson Walker was born on 14 March 1916 in Dundee.

When did Dawson Walker die?

Dawson Walker died on 17 August 1973.

What was Dawson Walker's occupation?

Dawson Walker was an association football coach and association football player.

What nationality was Dawson Walker?

Dawson Walker was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dawson Walker

· Wikidata: Q1178887

· DBpedia: Dawson Walker

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