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Walker Leach

1888 – 1944

American football player

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About Walker Leach

Lived 1888 – 1944 (aged 55). Walker Leach was an American american football player.

John Walker Leach (July 22, 1888 – January 2, 1944) was a college football player.

University of Tennessee He was a prominent, halfback, end and kicker for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee. At Tennessee, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. He was once appointed alumni member of the Tennessee Athletic Council. He was nominated though not selected for an Associated Press All-Time Southeast 1869-1919 era team. In 1915, John Heisman selected his 30 greatest Southern football players. Leach was the only selection from Tennessee.

1907 Leach played at end in 1907.

1908 Leach was captain of the school's 1908 team which was widely considered the best Tennessee football season up to that point. That year Vanderbilt coach Dan McGugin noted "All things considered, Leach was perhaps the best football player of the year in Dixie." The team included College Football Hall of Fame guard Nathan Dougherty.

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University of Tennessee
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John Walker Leach

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walker Leach?

American football player (1888-1944)

When was Walker Leach born?

Walker Leach was born on 22 July 1888 in Virginia.

When did Walker Leach die?

Walker Leach died on 2 January 1944 in Tennessee.

What was Walker Leach's occupation?

Walker Leach was an american football player.

What nationality was Walker Leach?

Walker Leach was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walker Leach

· Wikidata: Q18715977

· DBpedia: Walker Leach

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