James Walters - Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

James "Fred" Walters

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

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James Walters Mississippi Hall of Fame Inductee

James "Fred" Walters Stats, Bio

Born: September 4, 1912

Hometown: Laurel, MS

Year Induction: 1971

Deceased : February 1, 1980

College Career

Mississippi State (1933-1937)

  • 4-year letterman in football, basketball, baseball

Professional Career

Boston Red Sox (1945)

Boston Farm Club, New Orleans (1947)

  • Player/manager

Southern Association All-Star team (’47, ‘48)

Manager, Louisville and Chattanooga, Southern League (1949-1950)

  • Appeared in four Little World Series

Did You Know?

Fred Walters served as an SEC official for 23 years, working through more than 40 seasons of baseball and football. His annual Fred Walters Wild Game Cookout in Laurel was a highlight on the Mississippi sports calendar for decades.

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