William "Bill" Walton (24 September 1874 – 1 June 1940) was an English rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1890s and 1900s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for England and Yorkshire, and at club level for Castleford RUFC (in Castleford, Wakefield), as a forward, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Yorkshire, and at club level for Wakefield Trinity (captain), as a forward.Lindley, John (1960). Dreadnoughts - A HISTORY OF Wakefield Trinity F. C. 1873 - 1960. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/aLindley, John (1973). 100 Years of Rugby, The History of Wakefield Trinity 1873-1973. John Lindley Son & Co Ltd. ISBN n/a William Walton made his début for Wakefield Trinity, and scored Wakefield Trinity's first ever try under Northern Union (RFL) rules, in the 15–9 victory over Wigan at Belle Vue, Wakefield on Saturday 21 September 1895.
Background Bill Walton worked as licensed victualler, and he died aged 65 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Rugby union playing career
International honours William Walton won a cap for England (RU) while at Castleford in the 0–6 defeat by Scotland at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh on Saturday 17 March 1894.
County honours William Walton won caps for Yorkshire (RU) while at Castleford during 1893-94, and won caps for Yorkshire (RL) while at Wakefield Trinity during 1895–99.
Rugby league playing career
County honours William Walton won caps for Yorkshire (RL) while at Wakefield Trinity.
Club career William Walton made his début for Wakefield Trinity during September 1895.
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