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Walter Keeley

1921 – 1995

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Lived 1921 – 1995 (aged 73–74). Walter Keeley was a British association football player.

Walter Keeley (1 April 1921 – 1995) was an English footballer who played as an outside left in the 1940s and 1950s.

Career Keeley played for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He guested for both Accrington Stanley and Manchester United before joining Accrington Stanley permanently as a professional in 1946. Despite Keeley's healthy goal record, Accrington Stanley finished 20th in the 22-team Third Division North in 1946–47. He moved on to Bury of the Second Division in 1947–48 before he signed with Third Division South club Port Vale for 'a substantial fee', in exchange for Alf Bellis in January 1948. He made an excellent debut, scoring twice in a 3–0 win over Leyton Orient at the Old Recreation Ground on 10 January 1948.

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1945–46

1946–47 Third Division North

1947–48 Third Division North

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1947–48 Third Division South

1948–49 Third Division South

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1948–49 Third Division North

1949–50 Third Division North

1950–51 Third Division North

1951–52 Third Division North

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Who was Walter Keeley?

Footballer (1921-1995)

When was Walter Keeley born?

Walter Keeley was born on 1 April 1921 in Manchester.

When did Walter Keeley die?

Walter Keeley died in 1995.

What was Walter Keeley's occupation?

Walter Keeley was an association football player.

What nationality was Walter Keeley?

Walter Keeley was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Keeley

· Wikidata: Q7965325

· DBpedia: Walter Keeley

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