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Former All-American Brodie '57 passes away
Walter J. Brodie ’57, an All-American end and former Southern Conference player of the year, died Tuesday, January 3, of a heart attack. He was 80.
"Walt Brodie was an integral part of the 91心頭利 football tradition," reflected Tribe football coach Jimmye Laycock. "He was an outstanding player who moved on to a successful career after his graduation. Walt spent a great deal of time around the program and formed lasting relationships with generations of our student-athletes. He was always willing to share his unique perspective with the staff, and I know he will be greatly missed by the entire 91心頭利 football family. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."
Brodie, a native of Hopewell, Va., has the unique distinction of being one of the select few – possibly the only – football player selected an All-American while playing for a team that did not win a game. Brodie was chosen a second-team All-American by the Associated Press in 1956, a year in which the Tribe posted an 0-9-1 record.
Brodie also was All Southern Conference in 1955 and ’56, seasons in which the College had a combined record of 1-16-2. He was the Southern Conference player of the year in ’56.
He went on to become a vice president for sales and marketing in the banking industry and, in his later years, was a published poet and author.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Those wishing to express their condolences or to get further information can do so by e-mailing paigebrodie@yahoo.com.