- Born
- Died
- Birth nameEwell Doak Walker Jr.
- Doak Walker was born on January 1, 1927 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for Playhouse 90 (1956), To Tell the Truth (1956) and 1954 World Professional Football Championship Game (1954). He was married to Gladys "Skeeter" Werner and Norma Peterson. He died on September 27, 1998 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA.
- SpousesGladys "Skeeter" Werner(May 19, 1969 - September 27, 1998) (his death)Norma Peterson(March 17, 1950 - 1965) (divorced, 4 children)
- Professional football player. Halfback for the Detroit Lions, 1950-1955.
- Inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986
- His wife, Skeeter Werner, was an Olympic skier. They met when she was his skiing instructor
- Played football for Southern Methodist University, winning the Heisman Trophy in 1948
- Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1959.
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