Jackie Walker inducted into TN Sports Hall of Fame

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Thursday January 27, 2011 · 6:05 PM PST

2011/01/27 · 18:05

I realize not many here will know who Jackie Walker is. He was one of the best linebackers to suit up for the University of Tennessee. He was a dominating force on the football field. They talk about a hit he made 40 years ago in high school to this day. The guy he hit had to have the helmet cut from his head. He was All-SEC, he was the first African-American captain at Tennessee in 1971. He was undeniably one of the best athletes in our state's history. He was also gay.

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