Walter Lewis (gridiron football)
Walter Lewis is a former American and Canadian football quarterback. He played for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Alabama, Where he was the first African American quarterback for the Crimson Tide and legendary Hall of Fame coach Bear Bryant.
At Alabama, Lewis played in 44 games from 1980-1983, passing for 4,257 yards with 29 touchdowns. He was named first team quarterback on the 1983 All-SEC football team.
Playing for the Memphis Showboats of the USFL, Lewis split time with Mike Kelley both seasons. In 1984, he completed 161 of 276 passes for 1,862 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, and also ran 60 times for 552 yards and 5 touchdowns. In 1985, Lewis completed 97 of 184 for 1,593 yards, 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, and also rushed 65 times for 591 yards and 4 touchdowns.
