Walter Bennett (footballer, born 1874)
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The 1901 losing Cup Final team; Bennett is seated on the left. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter Bennett | ||
| Date of birth | 29 April 1874 | ||
| Place of birth | Mexborough, England | ||
| Date of death | 6 April 1908 (aged 33) | ||
| Place of death | Denaby Main, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Mexborough | |||
| 1896–1905 | Sheffield United | 195 | (59) |
| 1905–1907 | Bristol City | 48 | (22) |
| 1907–1908 | Denaby United | ||
| International career | |||
| 1901 | England | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Walter Bennett (29 April 1874 – 6 April 1908) was a professional footballer who is best known for his time with Sheffield United, where he played as a forward. He also made two appearances for England in 1901.
Born in Mexborough, during his time with the Blades he won the Division One championship in 1898 and two FA Cup winners medals in 1899 and 1902. He later went on to have a two-year spell at Bristol City before retiring from full-time football.