Walter Davis

Walter Otto Davis (29 September 1888 – 20 May 1937) was a Welsh professional footballer who played at centre forward for Millwall for ten years in the 1910s. He also made five appearances for the Welsh national team.

Football career

Davis was born in Mold, Flintshire, and was one of six brothers. His second name came from a German soldier who was a friend of his father. before serving as the mayor in 1920–21.

Davis was a deadly finisher, with exceptional speed and ball control and in the 1912–13 season, he emerged as a "goalscoring sensation" and soon attracted "fabulous offers" from Football League clubs. He retained his place for the next four matches, scoring a goal from 30 yards against England at Bristol on 17 March.

He also represented the Southern League several times and won a London Challenge Cup and two Kent Senior Shield medals in his time at Millwall.

Date Venue Opponent Result Goals Competition 18 January 1913 Grosvenor Park, Belfast 1–0 0 British Home Championship 3 March 1913 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham 0–0 0 British Home Championship 17 March 1913 Ashton Gate, Bristol 3–4 1 British Home Championship 19 January 1914 Racecourse Ground, Wrexham 1–2 0 British Home Championship 28 February 1914 Celtic Park, Glasgow 0–0 0 British Home Championship WinDrawLoss