Walter Byers

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Walter Byers (born March 13, 1922) was the first executive director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He served from 1951 to 1988. He also helped start the United States Basketball Writers Association in 1956. The NCAA Walter Byers Scholarship is named in his honor.

Preceded by No predecessor

Executive Director, NCAA 1951 – 1988

Succeeded by Dick Schultz