Walter Atherton (born c. 1875) was an English footballer. His only known club was Blackpool, for whom he made thirteen Football League appearances in 1898.
Atherton was arrested in 1903 after his shop in Blackpool was found to be used for betting purposes. He was fined £10.
In 1910, by which time he was a director at Blackpool, he took part in a bowling competition.
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