Walter Dudley (footballer)
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.jpg) Dudley with the Nottingham Forest team that toured Argentina and Uruguay in 1905 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter William Dudley | ||
| Date of birth | Q2 1882 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1900–1914 | Nottingham Forest | 278 | (0) |
| Mansfield Mechanics | |||
| Doncaster Rovers | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Walter William Dudley MM was an English professional footballer who played as a full-back in the Football League for Nottingham Forest.[2]
Born in Rotherham and living in Lenton, Dudley spent 14 years at Nottingham Forest, first joining the club in 1900. He played in both full-back positions, often partnering Charlie Craig.[2][3] In 1905, he travelled with Forest on their tour of Argentina and Uruguay.[4][5] He made 299 competitive appearances for the club, including 278 Football League appearances between 1902 and 1914, and also played in 13 friendly matches.[2][6]
After leaving Forest in 1914, Dudley played the following season at Mansfield Mechanics and Doncaster Rovers.[6]
During World War I, Dudley served with the Royal Garrison Artillery, seeing action at Vimy Ridge, Messines, Ypres and Passchendaele. He was awarded the Military Medal in 1918.[6]
