Walter Scott (21 January 1886 – 1955) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper in the Football League for Grimsby Town, Sunderland and Everton. He notably became the first goalkeeper to save three penalties in a single match, for Grimsby Town versus Burnley in a Second Division fixture in 1909. He saved 14 of 17 penalties during the 1908–09 season. He represented the Irish League XI.
Personal life Scott briefly served as a private in the Army Service Corps during the First World War, being stationed at the Mechanical Transport Training Depot in Osterley Park between July and October 1917.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEverton1909–10First Division110001101910–11First Division700070Total18000180Sunderland1911–12First Division34040380Career total52040560
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