Posted on 01/31/2010 7:46:11 PM PST by RGirard
You remember Herschel Walker don't you? 1982 Heisman Trophy winner and running back for the Dallas Cowboys who loved Dallas so much he almost quit playing professional football when Dallas wanted to trade him? You rarely see that kind of devotion to a team any more. Now Herschel has a new sport - Mixed Martial Arts fighting. He made his professional MMA debut Saturday January 30th in Sunrise, Florida.
Even though Herschel Walker is known for his incredible athleticism on the football field ... he was not expected to do well because of his age. Herschel Walker turns 48 on March 3rd. Nevertheless, Mr. Walker's disciplined training paid off. He dominated his 26 yr. old Hungarian opponent, Greg Nagy, landing 77 of 106 strikes compared to Nagy's surprisingly small total of 7. Herschel won by T.K.O. (when the fight is stopped) ...
"The experience was exciting ... this was very tough." Herschel said after the fight. Beforehand he said his mother had "been praying that they wouldn't find an opponent for me. Even though she wants me to do it ..."
Will he continue fighting? ...
Herschel Walker still resides and goes to church in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A devout Christian man who proves the old saying: "Meekness isn't weakness. "
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(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...
I think you have him confused with Emmitt Smith.
No, I don’t. Read my post 20.
Which personality was on display?
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LOL. The one that would kick your a$$ for asking such a dumba$$ question.
oops sorry - I meant to send that to Bad Jack Bauer
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