Career

Wilkinson signed for Liverpool when he was 20 years old. He made his debut in 1953 when h played against Charlton Athletic F.C. that was to be his only appearance of the 1952-1953 season. Anderson scored five goals in thirteen games as Liverpool were relegated the following season.

He became a regular start for the team while the club was in the Second Division, playing 32 games and scoring 10 goals.

He continued to play regularly for the club until he was transferred to Barnsley F.C. in 1957.

Achievements

• His Victoria Cross is displayed at The Prince of Wales Own Regiment of Yorkshire Museum in York.

Membership

Originally a lock, Anderson represented Bay of Plenty at a provincial level, and was a member of the New Zealand national side, the All Blacks, in 1960, playing as a property