Johnnie Walton
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| Date of birth | October 4, 1947 |
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| Place of birth | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
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| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| College | Elizabeth City State |
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| 1969 | Indianapolis Capitals (CFL) |
| 1975 | San Antonio Wings (WFL) |
| 1976–1979 | Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) |
| 1983–1984 | Boston-New Orleans Breakers (USFL) |
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John Booker Walton (born October 4, 1947) is a former college and professional American football quarterback.
Walton played college football at Elizabeth City State University in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) for four seasons (1965–1968). During his senior year (1968) he completed 114 of 204 passes for 1400 yards and 16 touchdowns and led the Vikings to an 8-1 record. Walton was honored for his performance by being named to the All-CIAA football team.
Walton graduated from Elizabeth City State University in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in physical education.
Walton was not drafted coming out of college but was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League in March 1969. He participated in several preseason games with the Rams in 1969–1972 but was never able to make the active roster during the season and spent most of his time on the taxi squad (practice team).
In 1969, after not making the Los Angeles Rams team, Walton played for the Indianapolis Capitols of the Continental Football League. His first pro football start came on Sept 2, 1969 when he led the Capitals to a 28-27 victory over the Norfolk Neptunes. Walton led the Capitals to the 1969 Continental Football League championship game (December 13, 1969) where he completed 14 of 30 passes for 217 yards and two touchdowns as Indianapolis defeated the San Antonio Toros in overtime 44-38 to become the 1969 Continental Football League champions. Walton was named to the ALL-CFL team and the MVP of the Capitals team. During the season Walton completed 109 of 234 passes for 1,713 yards and 17 touchdowns.
In 1974 he served as a backup quarterback for the Chicago Fire of the World Football League. In 1975 he was the starting quarterback for the San Antonio Wings of the World Football League where he led the league in passing yards and touchdowns. Walton was named to the WFL All-Pro team. The World Football League officially suspended operations on October 22, 1975.
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