14 Facts About Walter Koppisch

Walter Frederic Koppisch was an American professional football halfback in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bisons and New York Giants.

Walter Koppisch was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981.

In September 1925, it was announced that Walter Koppisch would be returning to Buffalo to coach the Buffalo Bisons.

Walter Koppisch was only 23 years-old at the time, making him one of the youngest head coaches in NFL history.

However, the newly established New York Giants were seeking a well-known player which they could build a team around, and Walter Koppisch was the top name on their list.

The News maintained that it was Walter Koppisch who broke the agreement by leaking the story to the rival newspaper.

Walter Koppisch received some bad cuts and bruises on his legs, and was advised to sit out a few games to allow his injuries to heal.

Meanwhile, Walter Koppisch was forced to miss a second game at New York's Polo Grounds.

However, the boos led Walter Koppisch to come out and play two series of downs in the second quarter.

Walter Koppisch later returned in the fourth quarter to attempt a score while deep into Giants' territory, but to no avail.

In 1926, Walter Koppisch signed with the New York Giants, playing under head coach Joe Alexander, a fellow Western New York native.

Walter Koppisch played just one season with the team, seeing action in nine of the team's fourteen games that year.

Walter Koppisch remained in New York City after his playing career and became a stockbroker.

Walter Koppisch later became an investigator for the Securities and Exchange Commission.