What would Jackie Walker say?

Posted By katie allison granju

Last night was a very emotional one for the family of former Fulton and UT football standout Jackie Walker, who was finally inducted into the local sports hall of fame. Walker is acknowledged to be one of the greatest football talents the state has ever produced, but he was also openly gay - he died of AIDS - and it is this fact that many believe kept him from receiving his due.
At the ceremony last night, his brother was asked what Jackie Walker would have to say about his induction into the elite honorary ranks. His answer was interesting, I thought.

“What would Jackie say? Thank you.” Marshall said. “He’d also tell African American athletes at UT to stop taking scholarships for granted.

Jul 18th, 2008

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