Walter Murray (gridiron football) facts for kids

Walter Clyde Murray Jr. (born December 13, 1962) is a former American professional football player. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). A wide receiver is a player who catches passes from the quarterback.

Walter Murray's Football Journey

Walter Murray was born in Berkeley, California. He grew up playing football and showed great talent. His journey in football took him from high school to college and then to professional leagues.

Early Life and College Football

Walter Murray went to Berkeley High School in his hometown. After high school, he played college football at the University of Hawaii. He was a very good player there. In his senior year, he was named a first-team All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best college football players in the entire country for that year.

Professional Football Career

Walter Murray was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the 1986 NFL draft. The NFL draft is where professional teams pick new players from college. He was picked in the second round, which is a high honor.

He played for the Indianapolis Colts for two seasons. The Colts are another team in the NFL.

Murray also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is a professional football league in Canada. He was a member of the Edmonton Eskimos and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. These teams are well-known in Canadian football.

Walter Murray's career shows his dedication to the sport. He played in both American and Canadian professional football leagues.