Walt Merrill
| Position: | Tackle |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 7, 1917 Andalusia, Alabama |
| Died: | March 12, 1953 (age 35) Andalusia, Alabama |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Andalusia (AL) |
| College: | Alabama |
| NFL Draft: | 1940 / Round: 5 / Pick: 34 |
| Career history | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Walter Oliver Merrill (August 7, 1917 – March 12, 1953) was an American football player.
A native of Andalusia, Alabama, he attended Andalusia High School and played college football for Alabama. He was selected by the Brooklyn Dodgers in fifth round (34th overall pick) of the 1940 NFL Draft. He played for the Dodgers from 1940 to 1942, appearing in 28 games as a tackle.[1] After retiring from football, he was the part owner of a building supply company in Andalusia. He died in 1953 at age 35.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Walt Merrill Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Walter O. Merrill Dies In Andalusia". The Dothan Eagle. March 13, 1953 – via Newspapers.com.
Categories:
- 1917 births
- 1953 deaths
- Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) players
- Alabama Crimson Tide football players
- Players of American football from Alabama