Sam Walton

Samuel Thaw Walton (January 3, 1943 – May 9, 2002) was an American professional football tackle who played three seasons with the New York Jets and Houston Oilers. He was selected by the Jets in the third round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft after playing college football at East Texas State University. He was a member of the Jets team that won Super Bowl III.

Early life and college Samuel Thaw Walton was born on January 3, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Melrose High School in Memphis. He started all 14 games for the Jets in 1968. On September 18, 1970, before the start of the season, it was reported that Walton had been waived by the Saints.

Walton signed with the Houston Oilers in 1971.

Walton was drafted by the New York Stars of the World Football League in March 1974.