Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1970
Walker was head coach of the Wake Forest football team for 14 years from 1937-50. In that time he compiled a 77-51-6, which still remains one of the best records in WFU history. Walker coached the Deacs in two bowl games. Wake Forest beat South Carolina in the 1946 Gator Bowl, the Deacs' only trip to the Gator Bowl in school history. Wake Forest also competed in the 1949 Dixie Bowl in Birmingham, Ala.
Following his standout career with the Demon Deacons, Walker joined the Yale University as an assistant. Walker then joined the Canadian Football League as head coach of the Montreal Alouettes where he stayed for eight years, winning four division titles. He remained involved in professional football as a scout for the New York Giants.
Walker's coaching career began in 1926 at Atlantic Christian College. He enjoyed a 10-year tenure at Elon College, winning four North State Conference championships prior to joining Wake Forest. Walker also played professional baseball for the Wilson Bugs of the Virginia League.
Walker passed away on July 17, 1970 and was posthumously inducted into the WFU Sports Hall of Fame on October 17, 1970. Walker was one of four persons named to the inaugural Hall of Fame class.
