| Date of birth: | May 27, 1948 |
| Place of birth: | Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Offensive tackle |
| College: | Syracuse |
| NFL Draft: | 1972 / Round: 9 / Pick: 210 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1972-1974 1975-1983 |
Cincinnati Bengals Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1978, 1979 |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Stanley Peter Walters (born May 27, 1948 in Rutherford, New Jersey) is a former professional American football player.
He was drafted in the 1972 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League and entered their starting line-up midway through his rookie season. In 1975, he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he started in 122 consecutive games. Walters arrived in Philadelphia just in time to become a key member of the Eagles just as coach Dick Vermeil transformed the Eagles into a winning team. The Eagles made the playoffs in 1978 and 1979, and went to the Super Bowl in 1980. Walters went to the Pro Bowl in 1978 and 1979. Walters blocked for Eagles legends like Ron Jaworski, Wilbert Montgomery, and Harold Carmichael. He was always a fan favorite as a player and was known for his running battles with division foes like the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants.
After retiring from football in 1983, Walters worked as a radio color commentator for the Eagles from 1984 to 1997. There, he continued to be a special favorite of Eagles fans. Walters displayed his knowledge of the game and educated listeners while he called games. Fans got to hear an "insiders" perspective about important football subjects like: offensive blocking schemes, field position, and the effects of fatigue on the linemen.
In 1991 Walters was inducted in the Philadelphia Eagles Ring of Honor.
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| Preceded by Bill Bergey |
Philadelphia Eagles Radio Color Commentator 1984-1987 |
Succeeded by Mike Quick |
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