Walker is best remembered for his performance on special teams in Super Bowl XVII and Super Bowl XIX. In Super Bowl XVII, Walker recorded four kickoff returns for 190 yards and a touchdown, setting Super Bowl records for most kick return yards and highest single game yards-per-return average (47.5). This included a record 98-yard kickoff return It was a rare sight in a Super Bowl. First, Fulton Walker made history by returning the first kickoff in Super Bowl history for a touchdown. Second, Walker had fans from both the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Redskins cheering him on as he sprinted to the end zone to make history. When his playing days were over, Walker remained as humble Walker tried to put an asterisk on the defeat by claiming he did not have the right footwear for the occasion. But 13-year-old Kevin let everyone in his junior league baseball dugout know he beat the Super Bowl record-holder. After two more injury-riddled seasons with the Los Angeles Raiders, Fulton Walker retired from football in 1986. MIAMI (AP) Fulton Walker, the first player to score on a Super Bowl kickoff return, has died at the age of 58 in his hometown of Martinsburg, West Virginia. Fulton Walker, Miami Dolphins (1983, loss) – The Martinsburg native helped Miami to Super Bowl XVII as a defensive back and kick returner and electrified the Rose Bowl with a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, the first in Super Bowl history and a record for the longest scoring play. MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Fulton Walker, a 1980 captain on Don Nehlen’s first West Virginia team who later became the first player to return a Super Bowl kickoff for a touchdown, died in his Fulton Walker was born on April 30, 1958. Where was Fulton Walker born? Fulton Walker was born in Martinsburg, WV. How tall was Fulton Walker? Fulton Walker was 5-10 (178 cm) tall. How much did Fulton Walker weigh when playing? Fulton Walker weighed 193 lbs (87 kg) when playing. Is Fulton Walker in the Hall of Fame? Fulton Walker has not been This is a list of Super Bowl records. The list of records is separated by individual players and teams. Fulton Walker – Miami 2 games XVII, XIX; LVIII; Most MOUNTAINEERS WHO HAVE WON A SUPER BOWL. LB Chuck Howley (Dallas Cowboys): Super Bowl VI Fulton Walker (Miami Dolphins) XXII: LB Matt Smith (Denver Broncos) **LVIII: OL Colton McKivitz (San Walker scored for the Dolphins on a 98-yard kickoff return in Super Bowl XVII in 1983. His touchdown put Miami ahead, but the Washington Redskins rallied to win 27-17. Walker's return is still longest plays in super bowl history longest runs from scrimmage: 75, Willie Parker, Pittsburgh vs. Seattle, 2006, (XL) – TD 74, Marcus Allen, L.A. Raiders vs. Washington, 1984 (XVIII) – TD 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES Att./Yds./Avg./TD: Super Bowl LVIII San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs February 11, 2024. Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV Attendance Super Bowl LVIII Las Vegas is featuring the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers. Red vs Red. The Kansas City Chiefs have captured the hearts of most Missourians (it’s okay if you’re a 49ers fan, you’re welcome here too) and the excitement of them reaching yet another Super Bowl has electrified Jefferson City, Missouri. Allen was named Super Bowl XVIII MVP after carrying the rock 20 times for 191 yards and two scores. In Super Bowl XXXII, Davis was named MVP after rushing 30 times for 157 yards and three touchdowns. In total, 38 states and Washington D.C. have produced a player that has scored a touchdown in the Super Bowl. Super Bowl Ind. Leaders IND vs. NO, 2010 (XLIV) 45 31 333 1 1; Patrick Mahomes, KC vs. SF, 2024 (LVIII) 46 34 333 2 1; Joe Montana, SF vs. MIA, 1985 (XIX) 35 24 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES Att./Yds./Avg./TD: Jalen Hurts will try to become 4th starting QB to win a Super Bowl after losing in his debut Mahomes, KC vs. SF, 2024 (LVIII) 46 34 333 2 1; Joe Montana, SF vs Fulton Walker, the former West Virginia University and NFL football player who became the first player in Super Bowl history to return a kickoff for a touchdown, died Wednesday in
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