Tommy Walker (footballer, born 1915)
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Thomas Walker OBE (26 May 1915 – 11 January 1993) was a Scottish footballer, who played for Heart of Midlothian, Chelsea and the Scotland national team. He later managed Hearts and Raith Rovers before becoming a director of Hearts in his later years. Lauded for his Corinthian spirit and gentlemanly conduct, he is remembered as one of Hearts all-time greats.[2] Walker has been described as the most influential man ever to be associated with Heart of Midlothian.[3]
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Full name | Thomas Walker[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1915-05-26)26 May 1915 | ||
Place of birth | Livingston, West Lothian, Scotland | ||
Date of death | 11 January 1993(1993-01-11) (aged 77) | ||
Place of death | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Inside-right | ||
Youth career | |||
1931–1932 | Linlithgow Rose | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1933–1946 | Heart of Midlothian | 235 | (110) |
1946–1948 | Chelsea | 97 | (23) |
1948 | Heart of Midlothian | 1 | (0) |
International career | |||
1934–1939 | Scotland | 21 | (9) |
1935–1939 | Scottish League XI | 5 | (2) |
1939–1944 | Scotland (wartime) | 10 | (1) |
Managerial career | |||
1951–1966 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
1967–1969 | Raith Rovers | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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