Walt Sumner
American football player (born 1947)
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Walter Herman Sumner (born February 2, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for six seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1969 to 1974. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Browns in the seventh round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.
PositionsSafety, Cornerback
BornFebruary 2, 1947
Ocilla, Georgia, U.S.
Ocilla, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
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| Positions | Safety, Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Born | February 2, 1947 Ocilla, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Irwin County (Ocilla) | ||||||||||
| College | Florida State | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1969: 7th round, 176th overall pick | ||||||||||
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At Florida State University, Sumner was a two-sport star as an outfielder and defensive back. His 11 collegiate interceptions and two punt returns for touchdowns led to his induction into the FSU Hall of Fame in 1982.[1]
