Jackie Walker, All-American Football Legend

Jackie Walker was an All-American linebacker for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 1970 and '71. His teammates elected him captain for the '71 season, making him the first African-American to lead an SEC team. Walker still shares the N.C.A.A. title for the most number of career interceptions converted into touchdowns (5).

Despite his successful college football career, Walker was never inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. His brother, Marshall, his teammates and coaches believe that he was withheld from the honor because of his sexuality. Walker was openly gay and never hid his sexual identity... Read more about Jackie Walker and his historic career.

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