Bullets Walson Explained

Charles Walson
Birth Date:	October 30, 1899
Birth Place:	Zukov, Austria-Hungary
Death Place:	New Jersey, U.S.
Module:	Embed: yes Position: Quarterback Pastteams: Washington Senators Statlabel1: Games played Statvalue1: 2 Pfr: WalsBu20
Module2:	Embed: yes Branch: United States Navy

Charles Francis Walson (October 30, 1899 – May 21, 1943), also known as Bullets Walson,^[1] was an American boxer and football player. He played professional football for the Washington Senators (also known as the Washington Pros) in the 1920s.^[2]

Prior to his athletic career, Walson served with the United States Navy on board the USS Pennsylvania.^[2] During his service, he was light-heavyweight boxing champion of the Pennsylvania as well as playing football where he became a member of the All-Navy team.^[3]

Death

Walson died in his home in 1953 following a long illness.^[2]

External links

• Profile at Pro Football Reference

Notes and References

1. News: Washington Pros in first practice – Sixteen Husky grid stars report to "Bullets" Walson at Ball Park . 14 October 2023 . . 2 October 1922 . 6 . Newspapers.com.
2. News: Charles F. Walson, retired GAO official and ex-atthlete, dies . 14 October 2023 . . 24 May 1953 . 32 . Newspapers.com.
3. News: Washington 'Pros' trim Wilmington Collegians, 33 to 0 – "Bullets" Walson, late of the All-Navy team, stars for locals. 14 October 2023 . . 10 October 1921 . 6 . Newspapers.com.