About Joseph Walsh
Lived 1944 – 2008 (aged 63–64). Joseph Walsh was a British rugby league player.
Michael Joseph Walsh ( – 24 December 2008) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh, and Warrington, as a .
Club career Walsh made début for Leigh, and scored a try in the 17–7 victory over Leeds at Hilton Park, Leigh, Lancashire, the first-ever player to score a try when the first professional matches were allowed to take place Sundays in 1967, and he made his début for Warrington on Sunday 8 October 1978, and he played his last match for Warrington Friday 13 April 1979.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Walsh?
English rugby league footballer
When was Joseph Walsh born?
Joseph Walsh was born in 1944 in Widnes.
When did Joseph Walsh die?
Joseph Walsh died on 23 December 2008 in Scunthorpe.
What was Joseph Walsh's occupation?
Joseph Walsh was a rugby league player.
What nationality was Joseph Walsh?
Joseph Walsh was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Walsh (rugby league)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joseph Walsh. https://biography.guide/joseph-walsh-rugby-league-player/
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