Bobby Walden
Walden played in pros for 17 years
Robert Earl Walden (born March 9, 1938) was a punter with a 17-year career in professional football, 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.
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.
Walden played for the University of Georgia Bulldogs for three years, 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.
BIO INFO
Date of birth:March 9, 1938
Place of birth:Boston, Georgia
Career information
Status:Retired
CFL status:International
Position(s):RB/P
Height:6 ft 0 in (183 cm)Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
College:Georgia
Organizations:
1961-1963, Edmonton Eskimos
1963, Hamilton Tiger-Cats
1964-1967, Minnesota Vikings1
968-1977, Pittsburgh Steelers
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls:1
Career stats
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com
