About Walter Watkins
Lived 1880 – 1942 (aged 62). Walter Watkins was a British association football player.
Club career Watkins was born in Caersws and was one of six sons of a Welsh farmer from Llanwnnog in Montgomeryshire. Along with his elder brother Ernie, Mart played for his local club, Oswestry Town where he was spotted by Football League side Stoke. Over his career at the club, he made 15 league appearances scoring nine goals.
Watkins then joined the newly formed Crystal Palace in the Southern Football League Division Two, helping them win the league and gain promotion to the First Division, scoring six goals in 15 league appearances and in the FA Cup netting six from six appearances. Watkins then moved to Northampton Town then in 1907 he rejoined Stoke who at the time were on the brink of bankruptcy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Watkins?
Welsh footballer (1880-1942)
When was Walter Watkins born?
Walter Watkins was born on 21 March 1880 in Caersws.
When did Walter Watkins die?
Walter Watkins died on 14 May 1942 in Stoke-on-Trent.
What was Walter Watkins's occupation?
Walter Watkins was an association football player.
What nationality was Walter Watkins?
Walter Watkins was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Watkins. https://biography.guide/walter-watkins/
MLA: "Walter Watkins." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-watkins/.
Chicago: "Walter Watkins." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-watkins/.
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