Walt Beach (1985) - Hall of Fame - Central Michigan University Athletics

Walt Beach

Induction:
1985
Class:
1959

Outstanding football player who also was a standout in track ... set six CMU records during his four-year career (1956-59), including single season rushing (1,084), career rushing (2,968), career receptions (62), career receiving yardage (928) and total offense (3,018) ... made All-American in 1959 by the Associated Press, NAIA All-American honorable mention in 1958 and '59 ... CMU MVP in 1958 and '59 ... played for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL for eight years, and was a regular on the 1964 World Championship team ... ran a school-record tying 9.7 in the 100-yard dash ... is a product of Pontiac Central High.