How Good Was Herschel Walker
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- From being an athletic freak of nature to becoming one of the most dominant college football players of all-time. He was also a renowned running back in both the USFL & NFL, Herschel Walker was truly one of a kind. But just how good was he?
00:00 Intro
00:43 Childhood
01:30 High school
02:01 University of Georgia
03:31 University of Georgia Stats
04:46 USFL
05:14 Drafted By Dallas Cowboys
05:57 NFL
08:30 1992 US Olympic Bobsled Team
10:10 Career Retrospective
10:24 Career Stats
11:23 MMA Strikeforce
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Put this man in the HALL OF FAME!!!!!
He's blackballed because he took on liberalism.
I agree
NO!!!
He wasn’t that good.
He got exposed for being overrated when he left Dallas for minneaotta
Two of the Greatest athletes Bo Jackson and Herschel Walker in the 80s. They were amazing!
Got that right and to this day still haven't seen anything like them.
No truer words ever spoken.
Quiet as kept in that very first tecmo bowl, everybody think bo or Payton is tops,but really it's Hershel. I'll anybody alive wit dat Dallas squad......sike. but also not sike. Hey I just invented not sike. But play and see..
Herschel Walker football career. Legendary
What a life he has lived! Incredible man! What a dominant force on the football field. I’m 60, I don’t think he received the recognition he deserved.
I'm 73 and I think he has more than he deserves.
I lived in Atlanta, 1980- 1985, and it was Hershel Heaven.There was a saying that everyone was in on , that we are all kin to Hershel. He was a regional cultural phenomenon .Alot of what he did, during college,was off the football field. He brought people together for good
I attended UGA during Hershel’s last year there. Got to see him play, he was unstoppable .
Herschel's HS football coach, Gary Phillips, was my principal in HS. His office, which I visited more than once 😄, was like a shrine to Herschel.
His case is unique and based on his staggering All Purpose Yards total, but I've always argued that Walker belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
He could do it all on the foot ball field fast , shifty, could catch, rare talent USFL states should count those guys were pros too some of the best alot ended up In The NFL those guys in Canada are pretty good too Warren Moon and many others
His receiving yards are very impressive!
without HW, the 90's cowboys wouldnt have won those chips.......they got so many picks in the trade, they remade the whole team
Walker belongs in the Hall of Fame, period. Those guys he competed against in the USFL were pros and many would have been drafted in the NFL but, like Walker, chose to leverage the USFL opportunity for higher wages. The man is a hall of famer.
GOAT RB in college football
I took inspiration from Hershells' life because I, too, have been bullied at different stages in my life and I truly understand how that can either destroy a person internally and emotionally or can raise your standard of expectations in your life into the stratosphere [ only if you use that Hurt and pain] to push you beyond the limit. Instead of wallowing in misery you take that pain and turn it into Victory for yourself and those who truly value You. Just like Hershell Walker did. He is a man of morality, virtue, and good manners. I remember as a kid I wanted to be just like him
His accomplishments on the football field should place him in the Hall of Fame. Imagine if he had played his senior year at Georgia.
Shafer Suggs , Generals DB told me he was a Thoroughbred, hit harder then anyone he ever played against as a Jet strong safety.
Walker....over the top.!!!
I AGREE Herschel Walker definitely was a great in Collegiate Footbal and Prefessional player. He is deserving of the Hall of Fame! He was a Professional in all his endeavors!!!
Herschel is the ONLY NFL player to be a member of the triple-4000 club (4000 career rushing, receiving and return yards). He did that despite playing three of his prime years in another league. Unbelievable. Great video!
And playing for a crappy Cowboys team . . .
USFL was offering more money for superstars.
Definitely up to the hype and then some
Herschel is one of the greatest athletes of all time. He’s not only that but he is a great American, a great leader of men and humble as the day is long. I worked with his father and brother in the 70s and know that he came from a strong family and community. That he was subjected to having an election stolen from him In the dead of night by Fulton county apparatchiks is a shame and a disgrace to the state of GA.
Warrior. His legacy was tarnished by playing for a handful of 500 or below football teams.
Well if it’s the pro football hof he should be in
Heck of an athlete. I’ll never forget him beating Darrell Green in that track race.
walker was a bad man ! underrated for sure
Watching him run became like what we watched later in Forrest Gump🙂
Herschel Walker not being in the Hall of Fame is akin to Roger Marris not being there. BOTH were household names. Let's not forget...it's called the Hall of FAME! That isn't to say that EITHER of their achievements were insignificant. They were BOTH off the charts!
Him and Bo were the best
A man among boys.....HW, should be in the HOF, without a doubt.....
There’s no question that Herschel Walker was the absolute best player in college football his freshman season .Everyone associated with college football in any capacity knew Walker should have definitely won the Heisman trophy hands down.Life ain’t so fair sometimes.
Walker was legendary, in college and in professional football, track and field, an Olympian and Mma fighter. INCREDIBLE VERSATILITY.
He runs for office as a conservative and now the INSANE LIBERAL WOKE A HOLES, CALL HIM A RACIST.
Hershel had his gym couch help him become an athlete and he taught him to become a legendary schooler two. He learned many things about mathematics and science and stuff like that on it
In 1994, at the age of 34, Herschel had a 90+ yard run, reception, and Kickoff return. I believe he is still the only player to have 3 90+ yard plays in the same season
You are correct . . . an amazing stat. Very few players have a 90+ yard play in their career, much less 3 in one year!
He deserves the Hall Of Fame. After the USFL folded, we saw that the best players from the USFL also domimated in the NFL. The USFL was no pasty league. His stats there were hard earned and when combined with his NFL stats, he is the all purpose yardage leader in pro football history
He was super great! "The Goal Line Stalker" Herschel Walker...🏈
The one thing that could stop him was a Vikings jersey.
a true legend
He was great in the NFL too
He was the catalyst for the Cowboys great success in the Nineties.
I do know that he loves his old boss even now, Donald Trump.
The greatest all around athlete outside of Jesus Christ. I still wear one of his real jerseys on Saturdays.
Jesus wasn't anything special ... At sports ...walking on water Isnt a sport... Long distance sabbatical walking is an activity...not sport...
Did Jesus sign his jersey for you?
Definitely a hall a famer
Herschel was the greatest college running back of all time and if he went straight to the NFL, he would have been one of the top 3 NFL backs of all time. Unfortunately, he played for some bad NFL teams, especially the Cowboys - just think how much better his stats would have been if the Cowboys had a good offensive line.
GREAT PLAYER SHOULD BE IN THE HALL OF FAME!!!!
He gotta 90+ run in the nfl as a power back
Herschel Walker was an outstanding all around athlete I compare to the great Jim Brown! He should be in the top 20 NFL running backs of all times. He should already be inducted in the Football Hall Of Fame!
His freshman year at UGA, he was probably the best back ever. He digressed yearly after that,and was stil very good as a pro, but the way he ran his Freshman year is light years beyond anything he did after that.
Everyone put 8 in the box just to slow him down. Remember, UGA had a QB that couldn't throw or run. But we had Herschel !
Legend of football
He lived up to the hype and exceeded his draft status. He was a franchise back.
He could Suit Up for the NFL Today!
We need more videos
Tarnished by playing in the USFL!!
Would you say the same for Reggie White, Steve Young, and Jim Kelly?
no he by all means lived up to the hype, one thing you did not mention was that his MMA wins were at the age of 50+ yeah he definatly belongs in hall of fame as the greatest all time athlete
First time watching your videos. Excellent content and production. I will look for the other ones. Perhaps a couple of interesting facts… IIRC, in those days underclassmen were not eligible for NFL draft, so it was a huge deal for Herschel Walker to forego is senior year to sign a huge $ contract by those days standards. It was also the first year of the USFL, the caliber was not comparable to the NFL.
His nfl carrer wasnt as dominant as was hoped but he had tons of carries between georgia and usfl. By the time he got to the nfl he had a lot of miles onnhis legs , butnqas the foundation of the cowboys buildong there 90s teams
But him and Bo Jackson prolly 2 of the greatest genetic freaks of that era, or any era
This guy was awesome
He was a great football player, hopefully he stays out of politics
He's a even better 🦝
Herschel was all that!
Hershel Walker , Bo Jackson, and Earl Campbell....Big boys 🏈
Imagine him as a Senator.
Oh yeah, he was definitely a BEAST ! I even used him in some video football games! Unfortunately, I think some of those hits to the head affected his rational thinking, when he entered the political arena. He should be a HOFamer though ! 🏈
Dominator!
Was my all-time fav. Still is.
I really cannot believe he lost the senate race. WTH is wrong with ppl?
Dominion machines and stuffed drop boxes with more votes than registered voters.
Greatest football player ever. Period.
Not even close.
No. Barry Sanders.
Walker is the only RB in the triple 4000 club. 4000+ rushing , receiving , and kick returns. Not Sanders, Bo Jackson, or Emmit Smith.
His daughter is a cheerleader at UCLA 😮
Who do you think was more dominant Hershel or Bo?
Hey they should combine his stats !!!!
The idiot Vikings traded for Walker. They said, 'We are a trapping team'' Then why in the HE!! did they trade for a I-Back? Walker was WASTED with the Vikings.
Hershel should really get a Super Bowl ring or two from the Cowboys. Without Johnson fleecing the Vikings for him the Cowboys never win a championship.
They traded him for 15 players and all 16 of them did nothing
And then he wupped his old lady but that was one of his imaginary selves LOL.
W out Walker, Dallas never wins 3 SB under Jimmy Johnson…the picks they got and players…changed the Dallas roster
I think he really had to go to USF (financially).
If it wasn’t for that stupid trade to the Vikings
President President
Hall of fammer
Agreed hall of fame. No useless didn't tarnish legacy however a lot of the teams he played on weren't that good.
He was alright not Emmitt smith good
His career was longer than the average life span of a black male in the hood
That’s why he has so much yards
If ya tells Davis could have kept his legs healthy
He woulda blew out all stats
He still has the most yards and TD’s in playoffs by a RB
He was better than Emmitt - Emmitt was very good, but Emmitt played on a very good Cowboys team; Herschel played on a bad Cowboys team - and compare the total all purpose yards.
Emmit was nowhere near the back Walker was. He was a prima Donna. He was a good back in a great team. But it wasn't great until the cowboys traded Walker for 6-7 good players .
Do a vid on 'How good was Steve Largent' please.
To my mind Walker had a high bar to jump in the NFL and didn't make it/ Maybe if he had played on a championship team, that would have done it
Never plyed on a great team! With all those yrs. should have scored 12 tds a season! Sorry line and D.! -------------
He was overrated
And I’m a diehard Cowboys fan.
He was big, strong and fast but he didn’t have any running ability.
He didn’t know how to stop on a dime and cut the other way.
He also didn’t have ability to find the home
Ask the 1980 teams he played unstoppable quick get my gun I will stop him my uncle said in Tennessee he was watching the game I said I don't think that will stop him it will blow your tv up
Uncle Herschel's Cabin
Generational athlete, PERIOD.
1: Deion Sanders
2:Hershel Walker
3: Bo Jackson
Let the debating begin!!
Deion wasn't a RB. Didn't get hit every time he touched the ball. He was a DB. And punt returner. Totally different positions.
@@thomasblankinship98 Seen ESPN'S documentary on prime?
Anyhoo respect your opinion💯
Stick to sport, not politics
He's real good as long as he stay away from politics 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Why, because he doesn't carry obummer's panties?
as a vikes fan.. i hated him as a player.. so definitely would say no way to HOF
You mean you hated how bad the Vikes were and took it out on Herschel . . .
@@Southprong59 yeah, he set them back several years with the draft picks they gave up to get him.. and after his 1st game as a vike, which was incredible, he was basically pedestrian the rest of the time.. worst trade ever, imo
@@jvarga2he couldn't help the Vikings traded their best players and had no one to open holes for him.
Meh he never lived up to the hype in college. He had a long good career but never made it to Emmitt or Barry levels of play as a RB in the NFL
You are delusional . . .
Had more yards rushing in 3 seasons than anyone else . If he had stayed for his final year ,there would never be anyone at could compare to his records.
@@thomasblankinship98 You are correct Thomas - Herschel was the best college back I have seen in my lifetime and I have been watching college ball since the early 70s.
@@thomasblankinship98 college pros he was a disappointment.
@@freeplax17 your opinion is like your A hole. Stinks
He was horrible as a politician!
Why, because he doesn't carry obummer's panties?
Without the cheating in Fulton county , he would be a senator now.
He was just on bad teams
As a football player…. great: as a politician…..another trump stooge!
Great football player. Sucks as a father husband and being human.
WTF . . . how do you know, did you live with him???
@@Southprong59 never lived with Hitler either and I'm pretty sure he sucks.
@@eugeneariz4395 Terrible and very immature analogy.
He lost a lot of respect from black Americans because he's a Republican or should I say Conservative. 😢
Losing all my respect for being a liberal and not supporting family values. He gained respect. Period. Wow. What a sheep.
😢😢more clown
This is hate speech youtube. Lol. Dude making up shit
So you are a sheep on the democrap plantation . . .
Lots of black people are abandoning the Demi rats plantation. They e been promising everything to the black community for 69 + years. Just to get their vote , then turn their backs and do nothing for them until it's election time again.
Overrated player north south runner with a little bit of wiggle The Viking GM needed to be fired after trading for him the level of stupidity -I think of All the Presidents Men ""despite what some people think these people really aren't very bright "
Wrong. He wasn't just a north south runner. He made serious cuts and was very good with a stiff arm. But if he got going and someone was in his way, he didn't mind lowering his head and shoulders and deliver the blow instead of taking shots. Many all American Line backers and DB's felt the burnt of trying not tackle Herschel.
@@thomasblankinship98 your wrong rectum