Walter Eckersall

Walter Eckersall
circa 1905
Profile
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1883-06-17)June 17, 1883
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 1930(1930-03-24) (aged 46)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Listed weight141 lb (64 kg)
Career information
CollegeChicago (1903–1906)
Awards and highlights

Walter Herbert "Eckie" Eckersall (June 17, 1883 – March 24, 1930) was an American college football player, official, and sportswriter for the Chicago Tribune.

He played for the Maroons of the University of Chicago, and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951. Eckersall was selected as the quarterback for Walter Camp's "All-Time All-America Team" honoring the greatest college football players during the sport's formative years. He was selected to Camp's All-American teams in 1904, 1905, and 1906.