Walt Fedora
 Fedora in 1946 | |
| No. 10 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 15, 1918 Decatur, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 1968 (aged 50) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Decatur |
| College | George Washington (1938–1941) |
| NFL draft | 1942 (22nd round, 197th overall pick) |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Walter E. Fedora (September 15, 1918 – September 16, 1968) was an American professional football fullback who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at George Washington, and was selected by the Dodgers in the 22nd round of the 1942 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Walter E. Fedora was born on September 15, 1918, in Decatur, Illinois.[1] He played high school football at Decatur High School.[1][2]
College career
[edit]Fedora enrolled at George Washington University to play for the Colonials. The Herald & Review said he was the "star" of George Washington's 1938 freshman team.[2] He played for the varsity team from 1939 to 1941.[3][4][1]
Professional career
[edit]Fedora was selected by the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 22nd round, with the 197th overall pick, of the 1942 NFL draft.[5] He officially signed with the team on July 21, 1942.[1] He played in eight games for the Dodgers during the 1942 season, rushing 16 times for 34 yards while also returning four kicks for 75 yards.[5] He played linebacker on defense as well.[1]
After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, Fedora signed with the Buffalo Bisons of the All-America Football Conference on March 21, 1946.[1][6] However, he was released before playing in any games.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Fedora worked as a lifeguard in college.[3] In 1950, he was the athletic director at Upper Marlboro High School.[7] He was head football coach at Suitland High School from 1951 to 1963.[8][9] Fedora was also chairman of Suitland High's physcial education department.[10] He taught in the Prince George's County Public Schools system for 22 years.[10] He died on September 16, 1968, at a hospital in Washington, D.C. after a short illness.[1][10][11]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Walt Fedora". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- 1 2 "Bait for Bugs". Herald & Review. April 2, 1939. p. 12. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- 1 2 "Fedora Coming Star in East". Herald and Review. December 3, 1939. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Swan Song for G. W.'s Fedora Today". Times Herald. November 20, 1941. pp. B3. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- 1 2 "Walt Fedora". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ Bell, Brian, Jr. (September 25, 1952). "Suitland Has Weight and Speed But Only 2 Letter Men in Squad". The Evening Star. pp. C2. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Millard, Howard V. (August 27, 1950). "Bait for Bugs". Herald and Review. p. 14. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ Slay, Dick (August 29, 1956). "Suitland Outlook Gloomy". The Evening Star. pp. C5. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ Lippman, Andrew (August 31, 1963). "Surratts Must Work to Repeat". The Washington Daily News. p. 17. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Walt Fedora, Grid Coach". The Washington Daily News. September 18, 1968. p. 65. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Walt Fedora Dies in Washington". Herald and Review. September 17, 1968. p. 13. Retrieved July 16, 2026.