Research topic: Herschel Junior Walker

Herschel Junior Walker 1962-, American football player, b. Wrightsville, Ga. After winning the 1982 Heisman Trophy, as college football's best player, at the Univ. of Georgia, he played (1983-85) for the New Jersey Generals of the short-lived United States Football League. In 1986 he moved to the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He subsequently played for the Cowboys (1986-89, 1996-97), Minnesota Vikings (1989-91), Philadelphia Eagles ((1992-95), and New York Giants (1995-96). A versatile running back, pass receiver, and kick returner, Walker is (including his USFL years) prof... Read more