About Keith Walwyn
Lived 1956 – 2003 (aged 47). Keith Walwyn was an association football player.
Kenford Keith Ian Walwyn (17 February 1956 – 15 April 2003) was a Kittitian footballer who played as a striker.
Career Born in Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Walwyn had trials for Barnsley and Preston North End before playing for Guiseley from 1977 to 1978. Following a trial with Bradford City he joined Winterton Rangers in 1979 before signing for Chesterfield in November 1979 for a fee of £5,000.
He was transferred to Blackpool for a transfer tribunal-set fee of £35,000 in July 1987, He was forced to quit playing in March after he collapsed in a match against Altrincham. He later had a pacemaker fitted. His memory lives on at York's Bootham Crescent, where one of the hospitality suites, the "Keith Walwyn Vice presidents' Lounge", bears his name. It was officially opened by his widow in August 2006.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Keith Walwyn?
Footballer (1956-2003)
When was Keith Walwyn born?
Keith Walwyn was born on 17 February 1956 in Nevis.
When did Keith Walwyn die?
Keith Walwyn died on 15 April 2003 in Liverpool.
What was Keith Walwyn's occupation?
Keith Walwyn was an association football player.
What nationality was Keith Walwyn?
Keith Walwyn's recorded nationality: Saint Kitts and Nevis.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Keith Walwyn. https://biography.guide/keith-walwyn/
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