Walter Morton


Walter Morton was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s. He played at representative level for England, and at club level for Halifax, as a forward, during the era of contested scrums.

Playing career

International honours

Walter Morton won a cap for England while at Halifax in 1905 against Other Nationalities.

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Walter Morton played as a forward, i.e. number 12, in Halifax's 7-0 victory over Salford in the 1902–03 Challenge Cup Final during the 1902–03 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium, Leeds on Saturday 25 April 1903, in front of a crowd of 32,507, and played as a forward, i.e. number 13, in the 8-3 victory over Warrington in the 1903–04 Challenge Cup Final during the 1903–04 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 30 April 1904, in front of a crowd of 17,041.