Bill Walker (American football)

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Bill Walker
No. 75
Born:(1933-11-05)November 5, 1933
Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards

William J. Walker (November 5, 1933 – July 26, 2019)

Western Interprovincial Football Union
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Early life and college

A native of

end.[4] He then went on to college at the University of Maryland where he played on the varsity football team as an end from 1953 to 1955. During this time, the team was coached by Jim Tatum, who was the school's most successful coach of the modern era. In 1953, the Terrapins won the national championship, and Walker was named to the All-ACC second team.[5] He was named "lineman of the week" for his performance in the 21–0 victory over Alabama that season.[6]

In 1954, Walker led the team in receiving with 13 

Bosey Berger Award for the team's most outstanding senior player.[2]

He was a member of the Gamma Chi Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Maryland. Fellow Sigma Chi brothers of Bill Walker at the University who were also All American football players were Chet Hanulak and Bob Pellegrini.

Professional career

Walker was selected in the eighth round of the

Western Interprovincial Football Union, which is now part of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[12] Walker played three seasons for the Eskimos from 1956 to 1958.[13]

He was inducted into the

two-way player since 1953 for his performance as an end on offense and defense, and as a punter.[15]

References

  1. ^ William J. Walker's obituary
  2. ^ a b History/Records[permanent dead link], 2009 Maryland Baseball Media Guide, University of Maryland, p. 26, 2009.
  3. ^ District Boys at Maryland on 1st Squad, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 4, 1953.
  4. ISBN 0-9713425-0-4
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  5. ^ a b c ACC Honors Archived July 31, 1997, at the Wayback Machine, University of Maryland, retrieved July 17, 2009.
  6. ^ TERPS TO OPEN FALL PRACTICE; 68 Candidates Report For Grid Drills Wednesday, The Sun, August 29, 1954.
  7. ^ Year-By-Year Results Archived October 26, 2018, at the Wayback Machine (PDF), 2007 Terrapin Football Record Book, p. 37, University of Maryland, 2007.
  8. ^ ACC All-Americans Archived May 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine (PDF), 2007 Atlantic Coast Conference Media Guide, Atlantic Coast Conference, 2007.
  9. ^ Harvard Player Booster For All-American Squad, Kentucky New Era, November 12, 1955.
  10. ^ Football: Barnard Earns All-America Honors, University of Maryland, December 6, 2000, retrieved July 17, 2009.
  11. ISBN 1-60239-090-8
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  12. ^ Walker on Edmonton Roster, The New York Times, May 27, 1956.
  13. Edmonton Eskimos
    , retrieved July 19, 2009.
  14. ^ All-Time Inductees Archived July 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, University of Maryland Athletic Hall of Fame, retrieved July 17, 2009.
  15. ^ The USA Today College Football Encyclopedia 2009–2010, p. 1042, Skyhorse Publishing Inc., 2009, ISBN, 1602396779.
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