Professional Football Player. Born Fulton Luther Walker, he was a cornerback and return specialist for the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League from 1981 to 1986. He played football collegiately at West Virginia University before being drafted in the 6th round of the 1981 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. He played five years for the Dolphins before joining the Los Angeles Raiders from 1985 to 1986. His pro career was highlighted by his performance in Super Bowl XVII when he became the first player to return a kickoff (98 yards return) for a touchdown. During that Super Bowl, his four kickoff returns for 190 yards were Super Bowl records for most kickoff return yards and highest single-game yards-per-return average (47.5). His specialty during his professional career was on special teams. His 692 punt return yards in 1985 was an NFL record that stood until Desmond Howard finished with 870 punt return yards in 1996.
Professional Football Player. Born Fulton Luther Walker, he was a cornerback and return specialist for the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Raiders of the National Football League from 1981 to 1986. He played football collegiately at West Virginia University before being drafted in the 6th round of the 1981 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. He played five years for the Dolphins before joining the Los Angeles Raiders from 1985 to 1986. His pro career was highlighted by his performance in Super Bowl XVII when he became the first player to return a kickoff (98 yards return) for a touchdown. During that Super Bowl, his four kickoff returns for 190 yards were Super Bowl records for most kickoff return yards and highest single-game yards-per-return average (47.5). His specialty during his professional career was on special teams. His 692 punt return yards in 1985 was an NFL record that stood until Desmond Howard finished with 870 punt return yards in 1996.
Bio by: Mr. Badger Hawkeye
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