Johnny Walker
- November 14, 1908
- February 2, 1980
- 71 years
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Johnny Walker, 71, Australian footballer.
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|Edgar John Walker (14 November 1908 – 2 February 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Essendon in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Family
The son of Edgar Heal (1880-1943) and Alberta Amelia Walker (1888-1954), later Mrs. Francis Field Boothey, Edgar John Walker was born at Stawell, Victoria on 14 November 1908.
He married Alma Hannah Hall (1907-1993) in 1934. They had two children.
Football
Essendon (VFL)
Cleared to Essendon from Stawell in April 1932, he played in the last seven games of the First XVIII's 1932 home-and-away season, in all but one of the eighteen games of the 1933 home-and-away season. and in two of the first four games of the 1934 home-and-away season, In his last senior match, against Hawthorn, at Windy Hill, on 26 May 1934, selected at centre half-forward, he failed to score.
Camberwell (VFA)
Cleared from Essendon to Camberwell in June 1934, he played in 67 matches and kicked 6 goals over 5 seasons (1934 to 1938).
Military service
Walker later served in the Australian Army during World War II.
Death
He died at his Surrey Hills residence (after a short illness) on 2 February 1980.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Walker_(Australian_footballer)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 32 questions
Questions drawn from Johnny Walker's archived record and the sources above.
1.What was the full birth name of Edgar John Walker?
- A.Edgar Francis Walker
- B.Edgar John Walkercorrect
- C.John Edgar Walker
- D.Johnny Walker
Edgar John Walker is explicitly stated as the name of the subject born in 1908.
Source: Biography introduction
2.How many games did Edgar John Walker play for Essendon in the 1932 home-and-away season?
- A.Four
- B.Sevencorrect
- C.Two
- D.Eighteen
Edgar John Walker played in the last seven games of the 1932 home-and-away season.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
3.When was Edgar John Walker's father, Edgar Heal, born?
- A.1888
- B.1908
- C.1943
- D.1880correct
Edgar John Walker's father, Edgar Heal, was born in 1880.
Source: Family section
4.Where was Edgar John Walker residing at the time of his death?
- A.Windy Hill
- B.Surrey Hillscorrect
- C.Stawell
- D.Essendon
Edgar John Walker died at his Surrey Hills residence on 2 February 1980.
Source: Death section
5.On what date did Edgar John Walker pass away?
- A.2 February 1980correct
- B.26 May 1934
- C.14 November 1908
- D.18 December 1993
Edgar John Walker died on 2 February 1980.
Source: Death section
6.How many children did Edgar John Walker and his wife have?
- A.None
- B.Twocorrect
- C.Three
- D.One
Edgar John Walker and Alma Hannah Hall had two children.
Source: Family section
7.In which military branch did Edgar John Walker serve during World War II?
- A.Royal Australian Navy
- B.Australian Infantry
- C.Australian Armycorrect
- D.Royal Australian Air Force
Edgar John Walker served in the Australian Army during World War II.
Source: Military service section
8.In what position was Edgar John Walker selected for his final Essendon game?
- A.Centre half-back
- B.Full-forward
- C.Centre half-forwardcorrect
- D.Ruckman
Edgar John Walker was selected at centre half-forward for his final game for Essendon.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
9.At which location did Edgar John Walker play his final senior game for Essendon?
- A.Camberwell Ground
- B.Surrey Hills
- C.Stawell Oval
- D.Windy Hillcorrect
Edgar John Walker played his final senior match for Essendon at Windy Hill.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
10.Against which team did Edgar John Walker play his last senior match for Essendon?
- A.Stawell
- B.Surrey Hills
- C.Camberwell
- D.Hawthorncorrect
In his last senior match for Essendon, Edgar John Walker played against Hawthorn on 26 May 1934.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
11.How many goals did Edgar John Walker kick while playing for Camberwell?
- A.6correct
- B.67
- C.18
- D.5
Edgar John Walker played in 67 matches and kicked 6 goals for Camberwell.
Source: Camberwell (VFA) section
12.During which years did Edgar John Walker play for Camberwell in the VFA?
- A.1930 to 1934
- B.1932 to 1934
- C.1938 to 1940
- D.1934 to 1938correct
Edgar John Walker played for Camberwell over 5 seasons from 1934 to 1938.
Source: Camberwell (VFA) section
13.When was Edgar John Walker cleared to play for Essendon?
- A.June 1934
- B.May 1934
- C.February 1938
- D.April 1932correct
Edgar John Walker was cleared to Essendon from Stawell in April 1932.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
14.In what year did Edgar John Walker marry Alma Hannah Hall?
- A.1980
- B.1934correct
- C.1908
- D.1932
Edgar John Walker married Alma Hannah Hall in 1934.
Source: Family section
15.Who was the mother of Edgar John Walker?
- A.Francis Field Boothey
- B.Alberta Amelia Walkercorrect
- C.Edgar Heal
- D.Alma Hannah Hall
Edgar John Walker was the son of Edgar Heal and Alberta Amelia Walker.
Source: Family section
16.In what Australian city was Edgar John Walker born?
- A.Stawellcorrect
- B.Melbourne
- C.Windy Hill
- D.Surrey Hills
Edgar John Walker was born at Stawell, Victoria on 14 November 1908.
Source: Family section
17.What was Edgar John Walker's date of birth?
- A.12 December 1907
- B.14 November 1908correct
- C.10 November 1910
- D.2 February 1980
Edgar John Walker was born at Stawell, Victoria on 14 November 1908.
Source: Family section
18.What was the middle name of Edgar John Walker's father?
- A.Healcorrect
- B.Walker
- C.Francis
- D.John
Edgar John Walker was the son of Edgar Heal (1880-1943).
Source: Family section
19.What was the cause of Edgar John Walker's death?
- A.a war-related injury
- B.natural causes in his sleep
- C.a football injury
- D.a short illnesscorrect
He died at his residence after a short illness.
Source: Death section
20.On what date did Edgar John Walker die?
- A.2 February 1980correct
- B.26 May 1934
- C.18 June 1938
- D.14 November 1908
Edgar John Walker died on 2 February 1980.
Source: Death section
21.Where was Edgar John Walker living at the time of his death?
- A.Essendon
- B.Stawell
- C.Surrey Hillscorrect
- D.Camberwell
Edgar John Walker died at his Surrey Hills residence on 2 February 1980.
Source: Death section
22.During which conflict did Edgar John Walker serve in the Australian Army?
- A.Vietnam War
- B.World War IIcorrect
- C.Korean War
- D.World War I
Walker later served in the Australian Army during World War II.
Source: Military service section
23.How many goals did Edgar John Walker kick while playing for Camberwell?
- A.5
- B.6correct
- C.67
- D.19
Edgar John Walker kicked 6 goals over 5 seasons at Camberwell.
Source: Camberwell (VFA) section
24.How many matches did Edgar John Walker play for Camberwell?
- A.7
- B.5
- C.18
- D.67correct
Edgar John Walker played in 67 matches for Camberwell over 5 seasons.
Source: Camberwell (VFA) section
25.To which club was Edgar John Walker cleared from Essendon in June 1934?
- A.Stawell
- B.Hawthorn
- C.Melbourne
- D.Camberwellcorrect
Edgar John Walker was cleared from Essendon to Camberwell in June 1934.
Source: Camberwell (VFA) section
26.On what date did Edgar John Walker play his last senior match for Essendon?
- A.18 June 1938
- B.14 November 1908
- C.26 May 1934correct
- D.2 February 1980
The text notes the last senior match for Essendon occurred on 26 May 1934.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
27.Where did Edgar John Walker play his last senior match for Essendon?
- A.Windy Hillcorrect
- B.Surrey Hills
- C.Camberwell
- D.Stawell
In his last senior match for Essendon against Hawthorn, he played at Windy Hill.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
28.How many games did Edgar John Walker play for Essendon in the 1932 home-and-away season?
- A.sixty-seven
- B.four
- C.eighteen
- D.sevencorrect
Edgar John Walker played in the last seven games of the First XVIII's 1932 home-and-away season.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
29.Edgar John Walker was cleared to which club from Stawell in April 1932?
- A.Melbourne
- B.Hawthorn
- C.Essendoncorrect
- D.Camberwell
Edgar John Walker was cleared to Essendon from Stawell in April 1932.
Source: Essendon (VFL) section
30.In what year did Edgar John Walker marry Alma Hannah Hall?
- A.1930
- B.1932
- C.1938
- D.1934correct
Edgar John Walker married Alma Hannah Hall in 1934.
Source: Family section
31.Who was Edgar John Walker's mother?
- A.Alma Hannah Hall
- B.Edgar Heal
- C.Alberta Amelia Walkercorrect
- D.Francis Field Boothey
Edgar John Walker was the son of Edgar Heal and Alberta Amelia Walker.
Source: Family section
32.Where was Edgar John Walker born?
- A.Melbourne, Victoria
- B.Surrey Hills, Victoria
- C.Stawell, Victoriacorrect
- D.Essendon, Victoria
The biography states that Edgar John Walker was born at Stawell, Victoria.
Source: Family section
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