Background
Walter H. Simmons was born in Carrollton, Mississippi in July, 1879, the son of Harry Simmons and Delia Johnston.
Walter H. Simmons was born in Carrollton, Mississippi in July, 1879, the son of Harry Simmons and Delia Johnston.
Simmons completed a literary course at as a member of the class of 1901, 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
= 1900-1901
After college he moved to Arkansas and practiced there in various cities.
He was also a member of the 1900-1901 basketball team, the school"s first official squad.