John Walton (American football)
Walton, circa 1969 | |
| No. 10, 11 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 4, 1947 Elizabeth City, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Elizabeth City State |
| Career history | |
| 1969 | Indianapolis Capitols (CFL) |
| 1974 | Chicago Fire |
| 1975 | San Antonio Wings |
| 1976–1979 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 1983–1984 | Boston / New Orleans Breakers |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
John Booker Walton (born October 4, 1947) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played professionally as a quarterback in the Continental Football League (CFL), World Football League (WFL), National Football League (NFL), and United States Football League (USFL). Walton played college football at Elizabeth City State University. He served two stints at the head football coach at Elizabeth City State, from 1980 to 1982 and 1989 to 1990, compiling a record of 25–24–2.
In 1969 Walton became the first African-American quarterback to lead a professional football team to a title, when the Indianapolis Capitols defeated the San Antonio Toros 44–38 (OT) in the Continental Football League final.