Val Joe Walker

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Val Joe Walker
No. 47, 44
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born(1930-01-07)January 7, 1930
Tahoka, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 2013(2013-01-23) (aged 83)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight179 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High schoolSeminole (Seminole, Texas)
CollegeSMU
NFL draft1952: 7th round, 83rd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions17
Fumble recoveries7
Total touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Val Joe Walker (January 7, 1930 –January 23, 2013) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the SMU Mustangs. He was selected by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 1952 NFL draft, and would later play four seasons with the Green Bay Packers and one with the San Francisco 49ers.[1]

Walker was also a two-time All-American hurdler for the SMU Mustangs track and field team, finishing 3rd in the 110 m hurdles at the 1952 NCAA track and field championships.[2]

References

  1. "Val Joe Walker". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2010.
  2. "110 meters hurdles at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved December 28, 2024.