Walt Jenkins Explained

Walt Jenkins
Number:89, 72
Position:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:9 December 1930
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:215
High School:Sidney D. Miller
(Detroit, Michigan)
College:Wayne State
Draftyear:1955
Draftround:9
Draftpick:108
Pastteams:
Pfr:JenkWa20

Walter Bernard Jenkins (December 9, 1930 – April 28, 2021) was an American football defensive lineman who played one season with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wayne State and was selected by the Lions in the ninth round of the 1955 NFL draft.[1] [2] He was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union.[3] Jenkins died on April 28, 2021, at the age of 90.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Walt Jenkins . . September 1, 2023.
  2. Web site: Walt Jenkins . Pro Football Archives . September 1, 2023.
  3. Web site: Walt Jenkins NFL Transactions . Pro Football Archives . September 1, 2023.
  4. News: Dr. Walter B. Jenkins . 4 March 2024 . Detroit News.