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Walter Toomer

Walter Toomer

Clubs played for: Fulham, Chelsea, Southampton (1905-1914)

Born: 1883

Birthplace: Southampton

Position: Right-half/Outside-right

Biography: An amateur throughout his career, he was a studying to be a teacher when he made his only appearance for Blues in their 7-1 FA Cup defeat to Crystal Palace in November 1905. Served in the Royal Artillery in France during the First World War, then became a schoolmaster in Southampton until taking over the running of his father's sports shop in the city. He was also a Southampton director. Died in December 1962 aged 79.




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