Lions running back Doak Walker - set marks in the 1950s that are still on the record books of the Detroit franchise.
Doak Walker, Lions carries against the Rams
In 6 seasons (1950-1955) and 67 games he wracked up 5371 All-Purpose Yards. After almost 70 years that still ranks #14 on the Lions All-Time Franchise List.
Doak Walker, Detroit Lions All Purpose Player
Detroit Lions great Doak Walker powers through the line with QB Bobby Layne (#22) looking on from the backfield. Take note of the white football the NFL used during night games in the 1950s.
Doak Walker Carries a White Football
Led the NFL in scoring as rookie. His 128 points in 1950 set a new NFL record for rookies. It wasn't broken until 1965 when Gale Sayers scored 132 points his first year in the league.
Lions Great Doak Walker
Before they were winning championships at Detroit Hall of Famers Doak Walker (#42) and Bobby Layne (#22) were teammates at Parkland High of Dallas Texas.
Doak Walker and Bobby Layne with the Detroit Lions
One of the Superstars of the early NFL of the 1950s. Rookie of the Year in 1950 his big-play ability was out-done only by his exceptional off-field character. After over 50 years he still ranks #14 on the Lions All-Time All-Purpose Yards list with 5371.
Lions Runner Doak Walker
After his incredible college career at SMU - that included 40 touchdowns, a Maxwell Award and a Heisman Award, he was drafted by the New York Bulldogs in 1949. He was later traded to Detroit and played 6 seasons there earning 5 Pro Bowl appearances and 4 All Pro selections. When he retired from Pro Football in 1955 he was the NFL's #3 All-Time Leading scorer with 534 points. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.
Doak Walker
After his incredible college career at SMU - that included 40 touchdowns, a Maxwell Award and a Heisman Award, he was drafted by the New York Bulldogs in 1949. He was later traded to Detroit and played 6 seasons there earning 5 Pro Bowl appearances and 4 All Pro selections. When he retired from Pro Football in 1955 he was the NFL's #3 All-Time Leading scorer with 534 points. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.
Doak Walker
NfL's high scorer in 1950 as a rookie with 128 point and again in 1955 with 96.
Doak Walker
One of the Superstars of the early NFL of the 1950s. Rookie of the Year in 1950 his big-play ability was out-done only by his exceptional off-field character. After over 50 years he still ranks #14 on the Lions All-Time All-Purpose Yards list.
Doak Walker
The Heisman Award winner from SMU in 1948 played for the Detroit Lions from 1950 to 1955. Rushed for 1520 yards while catching 2539 yards worth of passes. Scored a total of 34 touchdowns in his career along with 49 field goals and 183 extra-points for a total 534 points. Ranked #3 in Career scoring when he left professional football in 1955.
Doak Walker
6-year career with the Lions - 1950 Rookie of the year, All-Pro 1950, 1951,1953,1954. Pro Bowler 1950-51, 1953-1955. Hall of Fame 1986
Doak Walker
Doak Walker Detroit Lions NFL 1950-1955
The Heisman Award winner from SMU in 1948 played for the Detroit Lions from 1950 to 1955. Rushed for 1520 yards while catching 2539 yards worth of passes. Scored a total of 34 touchdowns in his career along with 49 field goals and 183 extra-points for a total 534 points. Ranked #3 in Career scoring when he left professional football in 1955.
Lions Great Doak Walker
Detroit Lions All Pro of the early 1950s.
Doak Walker
As well as playing running back he kicked and punted too. Scored 330 points kicking.
Doak Walker Lions Kicker
Doak Walker
Doak Walker Detroit Lions Running Back
Doak Walker All Pro NFL Player
Hall of Fame Inductee in 1986.
Lions Hall of Fame Doak Walker
One of the Superstars of the early NFL of the 1950s. Rookie of the Year in 1950 his big-play ability was out-done only by his exceptional off-field character. After over 50 years he still ranks #14 on the Lions All-Time All-Purpose Yards list.
Doak Walker NFL Hall of Fame
The Heisman Award winner from SMU in 1948 played for the Detroit Lions from 1950 to 1955. Rushed for 1520 yards while catching 2539 yards worth of passes. Scored a total of 34 touchdowns in his career along with 49 field goals and 183 extra-points for a total 534 points. Ranked #3 in Career scoring when he left professional football in 1955.
Doak Walker Early NFL Player
He had an outstanding college career at SMU - 3 times named All-American.
The Heisman Award winner in 1948 he did literally everything he could do on the football field - ran, caught passes, passed for 6 touchdowns as well as kicked, punted, returned kicks and punts. He scored 11 touchdowns while finishing the season with 88 points.
Doak Walker SMU Heisman Award Winner
