James Walton (3 November 1898 – 26 August 1989) was an English professional

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and Hartlepools United.

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People from Sacriston Footballers from County Durham Men's association football wing halves English men's footballers Cleator Moor Celtic F.C. players West Stanley F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Bristol Rovers F.C. players Brentford F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players English Football League players 1898 births 1989 deaths 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-midfielder-1890s-stub