Walter Hineman Simmons Sr. (July 26, 1879 – ?) was a college football player and surgeon.Centennial History of Arkansas Volume II Chicago-Little Rock: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Company 1922
Early life Walter H. Simmons was born in Carrollton, Mississippi in July 1879, the son of Harry Simmons and Delia Johnston.
Vanderbilt University Simmons completed a literary course at Vanderbilt University as a member of the class of 1901. He then pursued a medical degree as the class of 1903.
Football He was a prominent end for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team.
1899 Simmons was captain of the 1899 team, selected All-Southern by Sewanee coach Billy Suter.
Basketball
1900–01 He was also a member of the 1900–01 basketball team, the school's first official squad.
Surgeon After college, he moved to Arkansas and practiced there in various cities.
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