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Biography
Walter Mooney (birth registered January→March 1892 — death registered January→March 1958 (aged 65)) birth registered in Leigh district, was a professional rugby league footballer of the 1920s, playing at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Leigh, as a Stand-off/Five-eighth, i.e. number 6, his death was registered in Leigh district.
Playing career
International honours
Walter Mooney won caps for Great Britain while at Leigh in 1924 against New Zealand (2 matches).
County Cup Final Appearances
Walter Mooney played, and scored a conversion, in Leigh's 2-20 defeat by Wigan in the 1922 Lancashire Cup final during the 1922–23 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 25 November 1922.
Genealogical information
Walter Mooney's marriage to Sarah Slater was registered during April→June 1914 in Leigh district. They had children; Marian M. Mooney (birth registered October→December 1914 in Leigh district).