Herschel Walker

31. January 2010 | 05:20

Athletes Then & Now: Herschel Walker

Former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker is set to make his Mixed-Martial Arts debut on Saturday. Here’s a look at the former Georgia Bulldogs star’s career, Then & Now. (News Source: Sports Illustrated - 18:39:42)

It’s no joke: Herschel Walker in a Strikeforce bout

The former Heisman Trophy winner is 47, but he says he never does anything for a novelty. Herschel Walker used to tell friends at the University of Georgia that he aspired to be considered one of the greatest athletes in history. (News Source: Los Angeles Times - 01:56:40)

Herschel Walker ready to tackle MMA

Herschel Walker is most known for his accomplishments on the gridiron, but his athleticism extends further, and on Saturday, Jan. 30, he will add mixed martial artist to a stellar rÃ©sumÃ©, debuting for Strikeforce at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise. (News Source: Miami Herald - 05:26:28)

Serious Pimp Sponsors Herschel Walker Opponent Greg Nagy, Strikeforce Women’s Champion Cris Cyborg, Superstar Nick …

Serious Pimp sponsoring four of the 12 MMA fights in Saturday’s Strikeforce. Herschel Walker rival Greg Nagy, Strikeforce 145 Pound Women’s Champion Cris Cyborg, Superstar Nick Diaz and Wes Sims will weigh in, walk in and walk out proudly wearing Serious Pimp sunglasses. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3539274.htm (News Source: PRWeb - 16:40:51)

Jon Wertheim: Q&A with MMA debutant Herschel Walker

Want to win a barroom debate? Start a discussion thread about the “Great Athlete of All Time” and throw out Herschel Walker’s name. The 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, Walker played in the USFL and NFL for more than a decade. He ranks second in the NFL in total yardage. He has a sixth degree black belt in tae kwon do. His sprint times — 10.22 in the 100 — nearly earned him a spot on the Olympic … (News Source: Sports Illustrated - 22:39:43)

Herschel Walker, 47, set for MMA debut

Herschel Walker knows how to take a shot, and says nobody hit him harder in his 13-year NFL career than Hall-of-Fame Bears linebacker Mike Singletary did one Sunday afternoon in Chicago. (News Source: Toronto Star - 09:35:54)

Hershel Walker trying mixed martial arts

SUNRISE, Fla., Jan. 30 (UPI) — Former college and pro running back Herschel Walker, who once tried his hand at Olympic bobsledding, says he has decided to compete in mixed martial arts. (News Source: UPI - 21:08:21)

Herschel Walker tackles new challenge - MMA

At 47, former NFL star Herschel Walker plans to test himself in the octagon against men half his age. (News Source: Toronto Star - 02:50:25)

Herschel steps into the ring

Strikeforce Miami goes Saturday night from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla., featuring the MMA debut of Herschel Walker. The former NFL running back and Heisman Trophy winner takes on Greg Nagy in a pay-per-view card headlined by a welterweight title bout between Nick Diaz and Marius Zaromskis. (News Source: Toronto Sun - 09:29:22)

Local MMA fighter relates to Herschel Walker’s endeavor into the sport

Herschel Walker’s football playing days are long behind him. But at the age of 47, his new career is about to begin. That of a mixed martial arts fighter. There’s a local Augustan who can kind of relate to being in the sport on the “older” side of things. (News Source: News 12 Augusta - 21:17:21)

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