Bill Walton worked as licensed victualler, and he died aged 65 in Wakefield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

William Walton won a cap for England (RU) while at Castleford in the 0-6 defeat by Scotland at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh on Saturday 17 March 1894.

[2] William Walton won caps for Yorkshire (RL) while at Wakefield Trinity.

William Walton made his début for Wakefield Trinity during September 1895.

In addition, prior to the 1949–50 season, the archaic field-goal was also still a valid means of scoring points.