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James Walker

1890 – 1973

American football player, born 1890

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Lived 1890 – 1973 (aged 83). James Walker was an American physician and american football player.

James Cloudsley Walker Jr. (March 22, 1890 – September 1, 1973) was an American football player. He played college football at the tackle position for the University of Minnesota. He was selected as a first-team All-American by Walter Camp in 1910. He was also selected by E.C. Patterson of Collier's as an All-Western player in 1910.

Walker attended Los Angeles High School. From there, he enrolled in medical study at Minnesota and played football for the Golden Gophers for two years. He graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1914. He was an intern at Park View Hospital in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and at Minneapolis City Hospital. In 1915, he became a fellow in orthopedic surgery at Minnesota's Mayo Foundation. He later practiced as an orthopedic surgeon in Dayton, Ohio, serving for a time as the chief of the orthopedic staff at Miami Valley Hospital.

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University of Minnesota
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James Cloudsley Walker, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James Walker?

American football player, born 1890 (1890–1973)

When was James Walker born?

James Walker was born on 22 March 1890.

When did James Walker die?

James Walker died on 1 September 1973.

What was James Walker's occupation?

James Walker was a physician and american football player.

What nationality was James Walker?

James Walker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James Walker

· Wikidata: Q6144996

· DBpedia: James Walker (American football player)

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