Walter Lewis (gridiron football), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Walter Lewis (gridiron football)

Professional football player

Date of Birth: 26-Apr-1962

Place of Birth: Brewton, Alabama, United States

Profession: American football player, Canadian football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Walter Lewis (born April 26, 1962) is a former American and Canadian football quarterback.
He played for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL) and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
He played college football at Alabama.
Where he was the first African American quarterback for the Crimson Tide and legendary coach Paul Bear Bryant Playing for the Memphis Showboats of the USFL, Lewis split time with Mike Kelley both seasons.
In 1984, he completed 161 of 276 passes (58%) for 1,862 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, and also ran 60 times for 552 yards and 5 touchdowns.
In 1985, Lewis completed 97 of 184 (53%) for 1,593 yards, 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, and also rushed 65 times for 591 yards and 4 touchdowns.