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After graduating from high school as the valedictorian, Walker played running back for the University of Georgia, where he was a three-time All-American (football and track) and winner of the 1982 Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award. He is the only player in NCAA history to finish in the top three in Heisman voting in all three of his collegiate seasons. He is the first NCAA player who played only three years to finish in the top 10 in rushing yards and only player other than Jonathan Taylor. During his freshman season in 1980, Walker set the NCAA freshman rushing record (later broken by Jonathan Taylor) and finished third in Heisman voting. Walker was the first “true freshman” to become a first-team All-American.
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Nicknamed the “HWT” (Herschel Walker trade), Walker’s trade to Minnesota was initially considered by many as supplying the Vikings with the “missing piece” for a Super Bowl run; however, over time, as the Cowboys’ fortunes soared and the Vikings’ waned, it became viewed as, perhaps, the most lopsided trade in NFL history. From the moment he arrived in Minneapolis, “Herschel Mania” erupted. After a single 2½ hour practice where he studied only 12 offensive plays, Walker had an incredible debut against the Green Bay Packers. He produced the best rushing game by a Viking back since 1983 and the first over-100 yard rushing performance by a Viking since 1987, gaining 148 yards on 18 carries.
Did Herschel Walker graduate from the University of Georgia?
In a number of speeches and interviews over the years, Walker lied that he graduated from the University of Georgia in the top 1% of his class. He left to join the United States Football League after three years with a B average and did not graduate.
Who is Herschel Walker's wife?
Cindy DeAngelis Grossman
How much did Herschel Walker make in the NFL?
In the first year Herschel earned $1 million in salary and a $1 million bonus. For the 1984 season he also earned $1 million. In 1985 he earned $1.25 million. After the USFL collapsed in 1985, Herschel signed a new five-year $5 million contract with the Cowboys for the 1986 season.
How many years did Herschel Walker play in the NFL?
During his 13 years in the NFL, Herschel Walker returned 215 kicks for 5,084 yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately for Herschel Walker, he never lived up to the hype that came along with him. Walker was a great athlete and put up great stats, but he only made two Pro Bowls throughout his NFL career.
Who is Cindy Grossman married to?
Herschel Walker
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