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Bobby Walden

1938 – 2018

American football player

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About Bobby Walden

Lived 1938 – 2018 (aged 80). Bobby Walden was an American american football player.

Robert Earl Walden (March 9, 1938 – August 27, 2018) was an American professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Walden played for 17 seasons, 14 of which were played in the NFL from 1964 to 1977. Previously, Walden had played three years in the CFL from 1961 to 1963. Walden was a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl X winning teams.

He led the NFL in punting in 1964 with a 46.4 yard average and was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1969 season.

Before his NFL career, Walden led the CFL in punting, rushing, and receiving as a member of the Edmonton Eskimos in 1961 and 1962.

Walden played for the University of Georgia Bulldogs for three years from 1958 to 1960. In 1958, as a sophomore, he led the nation in average yards per punt. In 1960, he set an Orange Bowl record for yards per punt.

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University of Georgia, Cairo High School
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Robert Earl Walden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bobby Walden?

American football player (1938-2018)

When was Bobby Walden born?

Bobby Walden was born on 9 March 1938 in Boston.

When did Bobby Walden die?

Bobby Walden died on 27 August 2018 in Bainbridge.

What was Bobby Walden's occupation?

Bobby Walden was an american football player.

What nationality was Bobby Walden?

Bobby Walden was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bobby Walden

· Wikidata: Q4935695

· DBpedia: Bobby Walden

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