Paul Walker

Paul Frederick Walker (July 9, 1925 – October 20, 1972) was an American professional football player who played one season for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Yale, where he was a consensus All-American.

Early life Paul Frederick Walker was born on July 9, 1925, in Springfield, Missouri. He attended Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park, Illinois. He earned AP second-team All-Eastern honors in 1944. Walker was a consensus selection to the 1944 College Football All-America Team. His senior year in 1945, he was named a third-team All-American by the Central Press Association and a first-team All-American by Navy Log. He served as team captain of the 1945 Bulldogs.

Professional career Walker was selected by the Detroit Lions in the tenth round, with the 95th overall pick, of the 1945 NFL draft. He became a free agent after the season.

Personal life Walker died on October 20, 1972, in West Hartford, Connecticut.