Walter Scott
Australian rules footballer and coach
About Walter Scott
Lived 1899 – 1989 (aged 89). Walter Scott was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Walter "Wacka" or "Wat" Scott (2 September 1899 – 27 July 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who represented in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) during the early 20th century. Scott was a high marking defender who had a large influence during a very successful part of the Norwood Football Club's history.
Early life Scott was born in Stirling, South Australia and played his early football with an inflated pig's bladder at school. He took his first job at the age of 13 as an apprentice electrician with the company Morrison and Gwynne.
Scott was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 1996 and into the SANFL Hall of Fame in its first year in 2002.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Scott?
Australian rules footballer and coach (1899–1989)
When was Walter Scott born?
Walter Scott was born on 2 September 1899.
When did Walter Scott die?
Walter Scott died on 27 July 1989.
What was Walter Scott's occupation?
Walter Scott was an australian rules football player and australian rules football coach.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Scott (Australian footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Scott. https://biography.guide/walter-scott-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Walter Scott." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-scott-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Walter Scott." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-scott-australian-rules-football-player/.
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