About Harry Walker
Lived 1916 – 1976 (aged 59–60). Harry Walker was a British association football player.
George Henry Walker (20 May 1916 – 9 January 1976) was an English football goalkeeper born in Aysgarth, North Yorkshire, who played in the Football League for Darlington, Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest. He played in the Portsmouth team that beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4–1 in the 1939 FA Cup Final.
Later Harry worked for a company called Pump and Valve Service, he was a skilled engineer and lived at Beeston, a suburb of Nottingham. He had a wife called Ella. He worked for Pump and Valve Service up until his death and was survived by Ella.
He was tall.
Honours Portsmouth FA Cup: 1938–39
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Who was Harry Walker?
English footballer (1916-1976)
When was Harry Walker born?
Harry Walker was born on 20 May 1916.
When did Harry Walker die?
Harry Walker died in 1976.
What was Harry Walker's occupation?
Harry Walker was an association football player.
What nationality was Harry Walker?
Harry Walker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Harry Walker (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Walker. https://biography.guide/harry-walker-association-football-player/
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