About Wally Masterman
Lived 1888 – 1965 (aged 76). Wally Masterman was a British association football player.
Wallace Masterman (29 January 1888 – 24 January 1965) was an English footballer who played for Stockton on Tees, Gainsborough Trinity and Sheffield United. He was skilful and elegant forward who scored many goals.
Career Masterman started playing in the North East of England with Stockton on Tees, at that time playing in the Northern League, he was very successful scoring 36 goals in one season. Following this success he transferred to Gainsborough Trinity a 2nd Division side before signing for Sheffield United in May 1914.
He had an excellent first season, playing regularly in the first team as they reached the FA Cup final in 1915.
Upon the outbreak of World War I he joined the Coldstream Guards but returned to Sheffield after being medically discharged.
Honours Sheffield United FA Cup: 1914–15
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Who was Wally Masterman?
English footballer (1888-1965)
When was Wally Masterman born?
Wally Masterman was born on 29 January 1888 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
When did Wally Masterman die?
Wally Masterman died on 24 January 1965 in Sheffield.
What was Wally Masterman's occupation?
Wally Masterman was an association football player.
What nationality was Wally Masterman?
Wally Masterman was British.
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