I met Walter at Yonkers when he was winning races in bunches. Then the horrific crime he committed. Then we met again on his return to Maine racing at the now defunct Scarborough Downs. He looked much older as life seemed to take it's toll on him. Maine racing officials heard from many who supported his return to racing here. He wasn't terrible at driving. But with purses so bad here, I guess he eeked out a living here. With Massachusetts approving him to drive last year, he did ok. Nothing great. Maybe enough to make a living. I always felt that if he never did what he did, he'd be a sure thing for the HOF. And maybe go down as one of the best on a 1/2 mile track. A tragic stupid mistake. Ruined a great career. Wasted talent.