J. W. Lockett
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Position: | Booker T. Washington (Tulsa, Oklahoma) | ||
College: | Central Oklahoma | ||
Undrafted: | 1961 | ||
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J. W. Lockett (February 23, 1937 – December 14, 1999) was an
Early years
Lockett attended
He became a four-year starter in football, playing
In 2005, he was inducted into the University of Central Oklahoma Athletics Hall of Fame.
Lockett was inducted posthumously into Booker T. Washington's 2022 Ring of Honor class during a ceremony between the Hornets’ basketball games against Bixby on Friday night, Feb 4, 2022 at Nathan E. Harris Fieldhouse.[1]
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
Lockett was signed as an
Dallas Cowboys
In
Baltimore Colts
Lockett began the 1963 season as the starter at fullback, until being passed on the depth chart by Jerry Hill. He finished as the team's third leading runner (273 yards).
On February 1,
Washington Redskins
In 1964, he was a reserve player. In 1965, he did not report for the start of training camp and was released on August 20.[5]
Montreal Alouettes
In 1965, he was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League and finished the season as the team's leading rusher, playing 12 games, gaining 683 yards on 181 carries, the longest for 29 yards, and 8 touchdowns. In 1966, he only played in 2 games, collecting 103 yards on 22 attempts.[6]
References
- ^ "BTW's Ring of Honor's 2022 class includes former NFL, NBA, MLB players; state Champions and 2004 Tulsa Run winner". January 26, 2022.
- ^ "Redskins Obtain Veteran Lockett". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Pro League Frosh Make It On Quality". Archived from the original on May 10, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2018.
- ^ "'Skins Obtain Colt's Lockett". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Redskin Coach Greets Veterans". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "CFL bio". Retrieved February 3, 2018.