Walter Lewis (gridiron football)
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| Position: | Quarterback |
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| Born: | April 26, 1962 Brewton, Alabama, U.S. |
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| College: | Alabama |
| Undrafted: | 1984 |
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Walter Lewis (born April 26, 1962) is a former
At Alabama, Lewis played in 44 games from 1980-1983, passing for 4,257 yards with 29 touchdowns. He was named first team quarterback on the 1983 All-SEC football team. He was drafted in the third round of the 1984 Supplemental Draft by the New England Patriots.[3]
Playing for the Memphis Showboats of the USFL, Lewis split time with Mike Kelley both seasons. In 1984, he completed 161 of 276 passes (58%) for 1,862 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, and also ran 60 times for 552 yards and 5 touchdowns.[4] In 1985, Lewis completed 97 of 184 (53%) for 1,593 yards, 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, and also rushed 65 times for 591 yards and 4 touchdowns.[5]
References
- ^ "Showboats to use two quarterbacks". Times Daily. June 7, 1985. p. 10B.
- ^ Scarbinsky, Kevin (November 26, 2008). "Your last Iron Bowl stays with you -- just ask Alabama's Walter Lewis". AL. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
- ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Memphis Showboats: 1984 statistical leaders". The McIntire Corporation. 2007. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008.
- ^ "Memphis Showboats: 1985 statistical leaders". The McIntire Corporation. 2007. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008.
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