Herschel Walker
1982 Heisman Trophy Winner
A versatile athlete, Walker led the University of Georgia to the N.C.A.A. national title in 1980 as a freshman. He won the Heisman Trophy in 1982 and then signed a pro contract with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League. He set U.S.F.L. records while with the Generals and then signed with the Dallas Cowboys after the collapse of the league. He led the N.F.L. in rushing while with the Cowboys with 1,514 yards and then was dealt to the Minnesota Vikings. He also played for the Eagles and Giants before returning to the Cowboys. In 12 seasons he totalled 8,225 yards rushing and 4,259 yards receiving. He also competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics in the two-man bobsled where he finished seventh teamed with Brian Shimer.
| EVENT |
PLACE |
POINTS |
MONEY |
EVENT WINS |
| 1986 Preliminary 1 |
7 |
17 |
$1,700 |
100 Yard Dash |
| 1987 Preliminary 1 |
1 |
42 |
$14,200 |
100 Yard Dash |
| 1987 Final |
1 |
391/2 |
$18,950 |
Tennis, Bike Race |
| 1988 Superteams |
1 |
$6,600 |
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| 1988 Preliminary 2 |
1 |
48 |
$14,800 |
Basketball, Tennis, Half Mile Run |
| 1988 Final |
1 |
39 |
$18,900 |
100 Yard Dash |
| 1989 Preliminary 1 |
4 |
32 |
$3,200 |
None |
| 1989 Final |
2 |
41 1/2 |
$14,150 |
Weight Lifting, Bike Race, Obstacle Course |
| 1991 Preliminary 1 |
1 |
42 |
$14,200 |
Weight Lifting, Kayaking, Bike Race, 100 Yard Dash |
| 1991 Final |
2 |
29 |
$12,900 |
None |
| 1993 Preliminary 1 |
1 |
39 1/2 |
$13,950 |
Kayaking, 100 Yard Dash |
| 1993 Final |
6 |
14 |
$1,400 |
None |
| 1998 Final |
3 |
34 |
$17,000 |
Weight Lifting, 100 Yard Dash |
| TOTALS |
417 1/2 |
$151,950 |
19 |