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Keith Walwyn |
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Truly a giant and legend in City's history was Keith Walwyn
who in six magnificent seasons with the club (1981-87) scored
140 goals in 291 League and Cup appearances.
Born in Nevis in the West Indies in 1956 Keith was signed by
then City boss Barry Lyons for a bargain £4,000 in the
summer of 1981 from Chesterfield. He had earlier played for
Winerton Rangers and Guiseley. He scored on his debut for City
on an opening day win of the season game at Tranmere Rovers
on 29th August 1981.
Over the next six years he led the City attack with great success
and was one of the most feared and respected strikers in the
lower leagues. Apart from 1984/85 when he missed a number of
games through injury he notched over 20 goals each season and
twice (1982/82 and 1986/87) was voted 'Clubman
of the Year'. He scored 25 goals in the Fourth Division
championship campaign of 1983/84 when he formed an outstanding
striking partnership with John Byrne.
He also figured in the FA Cup runs in the mid 1980s when the
Club reached the fifth round in successive seasons.
Transferred to Blackpool in 1987 for £35,000 he later
played for Carlisle United before ending his playing days with
Kettering Town.
Keith sadly died in April 2003 aged 47 following a heart operation.
He had retained a great love for his former club and in 2002
attended the meeting at the Barbican which launched the Supporters'
Trust.
His name lives on and in August 2006 his widow Liz officially
opened the Keith Walwyn Vice Presidents Lounge at the ground.
Keith, second in the all time scoring list for City behind Norman
Wilkinson, will be remembered for his tremendous commitment.
Described as an old fashioned centre forward he thrilled the
Bootham Crescent fans in the 1980s with his endeavour and scoring
feats.
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