However , Robinson outplayed the wing half and Walker approached Robinson 's parents for permission to sign the 16 - year - old .
In 1934 , Sheffield Wednesday manager Billy Walker came to watch a wing half who was marking Robinson in a match against West Wylam .
Robinson outplayed the wing half and manager approached Robinson 's parents for permission to sign the 16 - year - old .
In 1934 , Sheffield Wednesday manager Billy Walker came to watch a wing half who was marking Robinson in a match against West Wylam .