Sim Walton - Playing Career - Inter-county

Inter-county

Walton first played senior hurling with Kilkenny in 1903. That year he won his first Leinster title, however, Kilkenny were later defeated by Cork in the 'Home Final.' In 1904 Walton won his second Leinster medal before later winning his very first All-Ireland medal following a victory over Cork. The following year he won a third provincial title before adding a second All-Ireland medal to his collection. In 1907 Walton captured a fourth Leinster medal as well as a third All-Ireland medal following yet another victory over Cork. He won his fourth All-Ireland medal in 1909 following a comfortable victory over Tipperary.

In 1911 Kilkenny were named All-Ireland champions without having to play in the final, thus giving Walton his fifth All-Ireland medal. In 1912 Walton was appointed captain of the Kilkenny team. He played a real captain's role, guiding Kilkenny to yet another Leinster title. In the All-Ireland final against Cork he scored the winning goal. That day he collected his sixth All-Ireland medal. In 1913 Kilkenny completed the three-in-a-row with Walton collecting n eighth Leinster medal and a record seventh All-Ireland medal. He remains one of only a handful of Kilkenny players to win seven All-Ireland medals on the field of play. This record was later surpassed by Christy Ring of Cork and John Doyle of Tipperary. In retirement from hurling Walton trained greyhounds and had much success.

Preceded by
Kilkenny Senior Hurling Captain
1911-1912
Succeeded by
Dick 'Drug' Walsh
Preceded by
Dick Doyle
(Wexford)
All-Ireland Senior Hurling
winning captain

1911, 1912
Succeeded by
Dick 'Drug' Walsh
(Kilkenny)

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