Walter George Pesuit was born on March 4,1954 and is a former American football offensive and defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions.
13 Facts About Wally Pesuit
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Wally Pesuit played college football at the University of Kentucky.
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Wally Pesuit attended Wintersville High School, where he was an All-state offensive tackle, a wrestling and weight-lifter champion in the Ohio Valley Conference.
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Wally Pesuit practiced the discus throw and the shot put.
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Wally Pesuit accepted a football scholarship from the University of Kentucky.
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Wally Pesuit was named a starter at offensive guard as a sophomore.
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Wally Pesuit was named the starter at left tackle as a junior.
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Wally Pesuit was co-captain and the starting left tackle as a senior.
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Wally Pesuit was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 1976 NFL draft, with the intention of playing him at the defensive line.
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Wally Pesuit was claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Falcons who used him at defensive end.
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Wally Pesuit was a backup who played different positions along the offensive line.
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Wally Pesuit was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions to replace Larry Tearry who abruptly left the team.
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In 1984, Wally Pesuit played all 18 games as the Bulls' long snapper and a reserve offensive lineman.