If you are a football fan, perhaps you have heard about the deaf football player Kenny Walker. Walker, who became deaf at two from meningitis, had a short, but interesting football career. First he was an All-American player on the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers, then was picked up by the Denver Broncos whom he played for for a few years before being released. He had a brief stint with the Canadian Football League before retiring from football. After he retired from football, Walker became a football coach at the Iowa School for the Deaf.
Books and Articles
An autobiographical book was published about Walker's career, "Roar of Silence: The Kenny Walker Story." (compare prices) There is also a biography of Walker in the Deaf Life Press book, "Great Deaf Americans."
Football Cards
Walker was featured on several football cards in 1991 and 1992 according to a list maintained by collector Joey Schumacher. These cards include an All Rookie Team Broncos card, and a rare Jogo #249 card (1995) from his time in the Canadian Football League.
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