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American football player (1935–2018)
American football player
Fullback / Defensive back
(1935-04-17 ) April 17, 1935Westfield, Massachusetts , U.S.
November 7, 2018(2018-11-07) (aged 83 )
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m )
208 lb (94 kg )
Westfield (MA )
Michigan State
1958 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6
Dallas Cowboys (1960 )
Oakland Raiders (1961 )
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (1957 )
Second-team All-Big Ten (1955 )
Walter Joseph Kowalczyk (April 17, 1935 – November 7, 2018) was an American football defensive back and fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys . He also played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Oakland Raiders . He played college football at Michigan State University .
Early years [ edit ]
Kowalczyk attended Westfield High School , where he earned four letters in football and baseball, three in basketball and two in track. In football and baseball he was named to the All-state team twice. He won the state 100-yard dash title twice. As a senior, he received the Harry Agganis Award as the best high school athlete in New England.[1]
He accepted a scholarship from Michigan State University , where he became a three-year starter at right halfback. As a sophomore, he was given the nickname "The Sprinting Blacksmith", after his efforts helped his team defeat UCLA in the 1956 Rose Bowl . He recorded 584 yards and 6 touchdowns in the season.
As a junior, he was limited with a serious ankle sprain he suffered during fall practice and only registered 128 yards and 2 touchdowns.
In 1957, he posted 545 rushing yards (5.4 yards average), 9 touchdowns (led the Big Ten Conference) and 7 receptions for 128 yards. He placed third in the Heisman Trophy voting, the highest place ever by a Michigan State player.[2]
Professional career [ edit ]
Philadelphia Eagles [ edit ]
Kowalczyk was selected in the first round (6th overall) of the 1958 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles . He was a backup running back behind Clarence Peaks and Billy Ray Barnes . He also was a backup defensive back behind Tom Brookshier and Eddie Bell .
On July 24, 1960 , he was traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for Jerry Reichow .[3]
Dallas Cowboys [ edit ]
Kowalczyk spent six weeks with the Detroit Lions in training camp, before his rights were sold to the Dallas Cowboys . Although he initially refused to report to the team, he changed his mind after commissioner Pete Rozelle threatened to fine him.[4]
Although he was considered light for the position, he became the first starting fullback in franchise history (7 starts), while sharing playing time with Gene Babb (5 starts).[5] 1961 .
Oakland Raiders [ edit ]
On September 19, 1961 , he was signed as a free agent by the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League .[6]
Personal life [ edit ]
Kowalczyk became a teacher at Michigan State University . He was a member of The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor Roll.
He lived in the Rochester , Michigan , area, and spent his post-football years active in community activities (such as volunteering his time teaching Drivers Training classes). Kowalczyk died on November 7, 2018, at the age of 83.[7]
References [ edit ]
^ "Leading Everybody Happy with Lions Deal" . Retrieved April 30, 2017 .
^ "MSU Backs To Join Cowboys" . Retrieved April 30, 2017 .
^ "1960 Dallas Cowboys" . Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2017 .
^ "Ex-Spartan Called UP" . Retrieved April 30, 2017 .
^ "Former Michigan State All-American Walt Kowalczyk dies at age 83" . November 8, 2018.
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