Mr. Speaker. on April 18. the Borough of Swoyersvllle in Luzerne County. Pa.. will pay tribute to one of its most famous sonsWalt Michaels. It is with pleasure that I join with the residents of Swoyersville and the Wyoming Valley in saluting one of the finest players in modern pro football history. The son of Polish immigrants. Walt Michaels first distinguished himself as an outstanding high school athlete before going on to play fullback. guard. and linebacker at Washington & Lee. Walt was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1951. While a linebacker for the Browns. he played on two National Football League championship teams. five divisional winners and was selected to play in the Pro Bowl 4 straight yearsfrom 1957 through 1960.
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