Right full back, Rod Walker joined Hearts as a 19 year old in 1903. He served during the war in France with the Royal Scots and was awarded the military medal for bravery on the field, sadly he witnessed the death of his brother Murray in the Somme.
Upon retiring from the game he opened a Sweetie shop in his hometown of Buckhaven, sadly he passed away in 1936 at the age of 54.
His brother John Walker played for Motherwell briefly during the 1907/08 season.
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Name:
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Roderick Walker |
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Height:
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Weight:
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Date of Birth:
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Place of Birth:
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Buckhaven |
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Position:
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Full Back |
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Nationality:
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Scottish |
Football Career:
| Hearts | 1900 | 1901 |
| Hill of Beath | 1901 | 1902 |
| Aberdeen | 1902 | 1903 |
| Hearts | 1903 | |
| Motherwell | 1903 | 1904 |
| Portsmouth | 1904 | 1908 |
| Hearts | 1908 | 1912 |
| York City | 1912 | 1913 |
Well Career:
| Apps | Goals | |
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League:
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19 | 0 |
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Scottish Cup:
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– | – |
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League Cup:
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– | – |
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Other:
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– | – |
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Total:
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19 | 0 |