About Walt Houston
Lived 1932 – 2024 (aged 91). Walt Houston was an American american football player.
Loren Walter Houston (October 26, 1932-January 24, 2024) is an American former professional football player who was a guard for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He graduated from Massillon Washington High School after twice being on Ohio-state championship teams. His senior-year team in 1950, quarterbacked by classmate Don James, was rated the No. 1 high school team in the United States. Houston went on to play college football for the Miami Hurricanes and Purdue Boilermakers. He was selected 303rd overall in the 26th round of the 1955 NFL draft.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walt Houston?
American football player
When was Walt Houston born?
Walt Houston was born on 26 October 1932 in Union County.
When did Walt Houston die?
Walt Houston died on 24 January 2024.
What was Walt Houston's occupation?
Walt Houston was an american football player.
What nationality was Walt Houston?
Walt Houston was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walt Houston. https://biography.guide/walt-houston/
MLA: "Walt Houston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walt-houston/.
Chicago: "Walt Houston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walt-houston/.
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