Count me as one of many who raised an eyebrow when this story came down the pike. It appears as though former College and Pro Football player Herschel Walker is about to take up a new sport. Though 47-years old, Walker has signed a deal to become an MMA fighter.
Details from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune here .
((Herschel Walker Photo//Courtesy: Scott Cunningham/Getty Images))
Walker, who still looks like he could play football, must have made quite an impression on Strikeforce owner Scott Coker. Walker still does his famous "Push-up" workouts every day and really does look like he could take on some one his age...or considerably younger.
We at OSG Sports have had the pleasure of interviewing Walker on several occasions, each time impressed with the depth and thoughtfulness of which he usually speaks. Yes, we know about the recent book where he declared that he had multiple personality disorder. As much as we think Walker looks the part, we kind of think that this smells just a bit like a publicity stunt. It would however, be quite interesting to imagine what...or how Larry Munson would call his first fight.
Enjoy some classic Herschel, where he runs over Bill Bates, then of Tennessee, Courtesy: You Tube:
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