About Jack Walton
Lived 1926 – 1952 (aged 26). Jack Walton was an American military personnel and basketball player.
Jack D. Walton (May 19, 1926 – December 17, 1952) was an American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball League for the Anderson Duffey Packers during the 1948–49 season and averaged 1.8 points per game. He also competed in independent leagues.
In 1949, Walton took a job with a construction company. Three years later, he was accidentally killed at a construction site when a tree being uprooted by a bulldozer fell on him.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jack Walton?
American basketball player
When was Jack Walton born?
Jack Walton was born on 19 May 1926 in Newton Falls.
When did Jack Walton die?
Jack Walton died on 17 December 1952 in Fort Wayne.
What was Jack Walton's occupation?
Jack Walton was a military personnel and basketball player.
What nationality was Jack Walton?
Jack Walton was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Walton (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jack Walton. https://biography.guide/jack-walton/
MLA: "Jack Walton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jack-walton/.
Chicago: "Jack Walton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jack-walton/.
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