John Walkington
English rugby union footballer, and rugby league footballer and coach
About John Walkington
Lived 1909 – 1997 (aged 88). John Walkington was a British rugby league player and rugby union player.
John Christopher Walkington (3 March 1909 – May 1997) was an English rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Burley RUFC (in Burley, Leeds), and representative level rugby league (RL) for England, and at club level for Hunslet (captain), and Batley (World War II guest), as a .
Walkington played , and scored a drop goal in Hunslet's 8–2 victory over Leeds in the Championship Final during the 1937–38 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Saturday 30 April 1938.
Walkington's Testimonial match at Hunslet took place against Hull Kingston Rovers on Saturday 1 January 1938.
International honours Walkington won caps for England (RL) while at Hunslet in 1930 against Other Nationalities, in 1931 against Wales, in 1938 against Wales, and in 1944 against Wales.
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Who was John Walkington?
English rugby union footballer, and rugby league footballer and coach
When was John Walkington born?
John Walkington was born on 3 March 1909 in Kirkstall.
When did John Walkington die?
John Walkington died on 1 May 1997 in Leeds.
What was John Walkington's occupation?
John Walkington was a rugby league player and rugby union player.
What nationality was John Walkington?
John Walkington was British.
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