Joseph Richard "Speed" Walker (January 23, 1898 – June 20, 1959) was a Major League Baseball player. Walker played for St. Louis Cardinals in the 1923 season. He played just two games in his career, having two hits in seven at-bats, with one run scored, playing first base.
Walker was born in Munhall, Pennsylvania, and died in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.
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