First African American Football Team Captain in the SEC

Linebacker Jackie Walker was elected team captain in 1971, becoming the first African American SEC football captain. (Gary Theiler and Phillip Fulmer were elected alternate captains.)

  • Written by Betsey B. Creekmore

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  • Title First African American Football Team Captain in the SEC
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  • Keywords First African American Football Team Captain in the SEC
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date April 12, 2026
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  • Date of Last Update October 7, 2018