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Eckersall, Walter

Step back in time to the dawn of American football and discover the captivating story of Walter Eckersall...

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"Eckersall, Walter"

Step back in time to the dawn of American football and discover the captivating story of Walter Eckersall, a true pioneer whose electrifying play captivated a nation. This series delves into the remarkable career of the University of Chicago legend, famously known as "The Mighty Mite."

  • Walter Eckersall's Journey From Player to Referee: Celebrating the Heroes of American Football
ECKERSALL WALTER: Walter Eckersall's Journey From Player to Referee..., "The Mighty Mite": The Pioneering Brilliance...

From his unprecedented four-time All-American honors to his revolutionary kicking prowess and role in historic upsets, Eckersall redefined what was possible on the gridiron. We'll explore his indelible impact not only as a player but also as a trailblazing official and influential sports journalist. Join us as we celebrate the enduring legacy of this College Football Hall of Famer, whose contributions shaped the very foundations of the sport we know today.

  • DOB: June 17
  • EVENTDAY: June 17
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Eckersall Walter, Walter Eckersall
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Quarterback
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Chicago Maroons
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number B4
  • PODCAST: Football Archaeology
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame, College Football, Football
  • VIDEO: Football Archaeology
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FOOTBALL NAME | Eckersall Walter

"Walter Eckersall's Journey From Player to Referee: Celebrating the Heroes of American Football"

The podcast episode features an engaging conversation between Darin Hayes and Timothy P. Brown, centered around the intriguing figure of Walter Eckersall, a notable yet often forgotten quarterback from the early days of American football.
Eckersall is an interesting figure from the early gridiron that helped shape the game we know today in multiple facets: as a player, coach, official, and media personality. Of course, this discussion all stems from Tim's original article titled: Booklet Review:Walter Eckersall's How to Play Football...
FOOTBALL NAME | Eckersall Walter

""The Mighty Mite": The Pioneering Brilliance of Walter Eckersall"

Born June 17, 1886, in Chicago, Illinois, was the University of Chicago quarterback of the 1903 to 1906 era, Walter Eckersall. Walter played for legendary Maroon Coach Amos Alonzo Stagg at the University of Chicago.
Walter was a quick and very elusive runner and an exceptional kicker. It was his coffin-corner punts which were credited as the death-blows to Michigan's 56-game winning streak when the Maroons downed the Wolverines, 2-0, in 1905...