Hilman Bernard Walker (October 10, 1912 – May 12, 1983) was an American college football player and coach and college and Minor League Baseball player. Walker played football at the University of Alabama as an end. He served as the head football coach at Arizona State Teachers College at Tempe—now known as Arizona State University— for one season, in 1942, compiling a record of 2–8. Walker was the younger brother of Hub Walker and Gee Walker, who both played in Major League Baseball.[1][2]

Hilman Walker
Biographical details
Born(1912-10-10)October 10, 1912
Died(1983-06-12)June 12, 1983
Playing career
Football
1936Alabama
1945Saint Mary's Pre-Flight
Baseball
1934–1936Alabama
1936Macon Peaches
1937Dayton Ducks
1937Greensburg Green Sox
1938Evansville Bees
Position(s)End (football)
Outfielder (baseball)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1937Alabama (freshman)
1938–1941Arizona State (line)
1942Arizona State
Head coaching record
Overall2–8

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Arizona State Bulldogs (Border Conference) (1942)
1942 Arizona State 2–8 2–5 7th
Arizona State: 2–8 2–5
Total: 2–8

References

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  1. ^ Thornton, Jay (May 9, 1937). "Collar Bone; Walker Had a Crack-Up". The Tuscaloosa News. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. p. 9. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  2. ^ "Richard Walker Dies At 83". Hattiesburg American. Hattiesburg, Mississippi. November 21, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved August 23, 2022 – via Newspapers.com  .
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