About Walt Sumner
Born 1947. Walt Sumner is an American american football player.
Walter Herman Sumner (born February 2, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for six seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 to 1974. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Browns in the seventh round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.
At Florida State University, Sumner was a two-sport star as an outfielder and defensive back. His 11 collegiate interceptions and two punt returns for touchdowns led to his induction into the FSU Hall of Fame in 1982.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Walt Sumner's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Walt Sumner?
American football player
When was Walt Sumner born?
Walt Sumner was born on 2 February 1947 in Ocilla.
What is Walt Sumner's occupation?
Walt Sumner is an american football player.
What nationality is Walt Sumner?
Walt Sumner is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walt Sumner. https://biography.guide/walt-sumner/
MLA: "Walt Sumner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walt-sumner/.
Chicago: "Walt Sumner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walt-sumner/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:09 UTC