Doug Walton

Douglas Walton (1945 – 25 May 2012) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford, as a , or .

Playing career

International honours Doug Walton won a cap for Great Britain while at Castleford playing in the 17-7 victory over France at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 23 January 1965.

County League appearances Walton played in Castleford's victory in the Yorkshire League during the 1964–65 season.

BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final appearances Walton played right- in Castleford's 8-5 victory over Leigh in the 1967 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1967–68 season at Headingley, Leeds on Saturday 16 January 1968.

Club career An offer of £13,000 by Wigan in the mid-1960s for Doug Walton was rejected by Castleford (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £427,900 in 2013), subsequently a serious knee injury halted his progress and limited the number of his appearances.