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Walter Bender

b. 1961

American gridiron football player

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About Walter Bender

Born 1961. Walter Bender is an American american football player and canadian football player.

Walter L. Bender (born September 8, 1961) is an American former professional football running back who played five seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at Tabor College and Kent State University.

Early life and college Walter L. Bender was born on September 8, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan. He was released by the team on June 21, 1986.

Bender signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played for them during the 1986 season, winning the 74th Grey Cup. He also earned CFL East All-Star honors after recording 618 yards on 8 rushing touchdowns in twelve games.

Bender played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1987.

Bender played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1988, winning the 76th Grey Cup.

Bender signed with the Ottawa Rough Riders in 1989 but was released.

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Important facts

Born

8 September 1961, Detroit

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

American football player, Canadian football player

Nationality

United States

Education

Kent State University

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Walter Bender's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Walter Bender?

American gridiron football player

When was Walter Bender born?

Walter Bender was born on 8 September 1961 in Detroit.

What is Walter Bender's occupation?

Walter Bender is an american football player and canadian football player.

What nationality is Walter Bender?

Walter Bender is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Bender

· Wikidata: Q19956114

· DBpedia: Walter Bender (Canadian football)

Cite this page

APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Bender. https://biography.guide/walter-bender-american-football-player/

MLA: "Walter Bender." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-bender-american-football-player/.

Chicago: "Walter Bender." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-bender-american-football-player/.

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