Ernie Walker (football)
Scottish football administrator
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Ernest John Munro Walker CBE (7 July 1928 – 14 May 2011), known as Ernie Walker, was a Scottish association football administrator who served as the Secretary of the Scottish Football Association from 1977 to 1990.[1][2] He was also Chairman of UEFA's Stadia Committee for more than a decade.[1][2]
Born
7 July 1928
Ernest John Munro Walker
7 July 1928
Glasgow, Scotland
Died14 May 2011 (aged 82)
KnownforAssociation football administrator
Ernie Walker | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ernest John Munro Walker 7 July 1928 Glasgow, Scotland |
| Died | 14 May 2011 (aged 82) |
| Known for | Association football administrator |
Walker was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1989 New Year Honours[3] and upgraded to Commander (CBE) in the 1995 Birthday Honours.[4][5] In 2004, he received the UEFA President's Award.[6]
