Walter Hugh Roberts

Walter Roberts

Personal information
Full name	Walter Hugh Roberts
Date of birth	1858
Place of birth	Wales
Date of death	20 June 1886
Place of death	Rhyl, Wales
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Ruthin Town
	Rhyl
International career
1882–1884	Wales	6	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Walter Hugh Roberts (born 1858) was a Welsh international footballer. He was part of the Wales national football team between 1882 and 1884, playing 6 matches and scoring 1 goal. He played his first match on 13 March 1882 against England and his last match on 29 March 1884 against Scotland.

Club Career

Roberts played for Ruthin and Rhyl. He was captain of both clubs.

Outside Football

He was the son of Price Roberts of Ruthin. He was employed as a chief clerk for the London and North Western Railway Company at Rhyl. He lived at Park Place, Ruthin.

Death

Walter Hugh Roberts died on 20 June 1886 at 18 Aquarium Street, Rhyl. He had been suffering with a painful and lingering illness. He was buried at Llanfwrog Churchyard.

See also

• List of Wales international footballers (alphabetical)