Bobby Walden
Robert Earl Walden (March 9, 1938 – August 27, 2018)[1] was an American professional football player who played as a punter. Walden played for 17 seasons, 14 of which were played in the National Football League from 1964 to 1977. Previously, Walden had played 3 years in the Canadian Football League from 1961-1963. Walden was a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers' Super Bowl IX and Super Bowl X winning teams.[2]
| Born: | March 9, 1938 Boston, Georgia, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Died: | August 27, 2018 (aged 80) Bainbridge, Georgia, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | RB/P |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 192 lb (87 kg) |
| College | Georgia |
| High school | Cairo (Cairo, Georgia) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1961–1963 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1963 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1964–1967 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1968–1977 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
He led the NFL in punting in 1964 with a 46.4 yard average and was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1969 season.
Before his NFL career, Walden led the Canadian Football League in punting, rushing, and receiving as a member of the Edmonton Eskimos in 1961 and 1962.[3]
Walden played for the University of Georgia Bulldogs for three years from 1958-1960. In 1958, as a sophomore, he led the nation in average yards per punt. In 1960, he set an Orange Bowl record for yards per punt.
References
- "Bainbridge resident Bobby Walden's passing inspires look into storied football career". The Post-Searchlight. 2018-09-04. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
- "Walden: Steeler All-Time Great". bainbridgega.com. November 2, 2007. Archived from the original on March 16, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
- "The Almost All-Time Pittsburgh Steelers Offense". bleacherreport.com. June 17, 2009. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
http://www.iveyfuneral.com/obituary/robert-e-bobby-walden