Wesley Darcel Walker was born on May 26,1955 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League from 1977 to 1989.
10 Facts About Wesley Walker
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Wesley Walker was noted for his great speed, averaging over 20 yards per reception over many seasons.
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Legally blind in his left eye, Wesley Walker overcame this handicap to become one of the Jets all-time great receivers.
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Wesley Walker led the league in receiving yards in 1978, was elected to the Pro Bowl twice 1978 and 1982, and was named the New York Jets MVP in 1978.
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Wesley Walker was one of the dominant players in the 1982 NFL Playoffs: in two postseason games, he caught 15 passes for 314 yards and 2 touchdowns, as the Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Raiders, both on the road.
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Wesley Walker's best receiving season came in 1983, when he caught 61 receptions; and in 1986 he had a career-best 12 receiving touchdowns.
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Wesley Walker is a retired physical education teacher at Park View Elementary School in Kings Park, New York, and an occasional sports radio show commentator.
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Wesley Walker's older son, John, was a 3x All-American lacrosse player at The United States Military Academy at West Point.
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Wesley Walker is the godfather of Alexandra Florant, the daughter of the track and field star Carl Florant.
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Wesley Walker was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame on Long Island in the Football Category with the Class of 2000.