Quick Facts
Biography
Walter "Wally" Leslie Desmond (born 6 January 1906) was a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer of the 1920s and 1930s, playing at representative level for New Zealand (#184), and Wellington, and at club level for Leeds, and Castleford, as a Wing, or Stand-off/Five-eighth, i.e. number 2 or 5, or, 6.
Playing career
International honours
Desmond played Stand-off/Five-eighth in New Zealand's 20-28 defeat by Great Britain at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 2 October 1926.
Club career
Desmond made his début for Leeds scoring 2-tries in the 31-5 victory over Keighley at Headingley Stadium on Saturday 29 October 1927.
Genealogical information
Walter L. Desmond's marriage to Norah E. Hill took place during April→June 1933 in Leeds North district, the marriage took place on 1 April 1932 at St. Michael's Church[1], Buslingthorpe, Leeds.