Retired running back Herschel Walker already made it to College Football Hall of Fame, but it looks like that isn’t enough for the former Dallas Cowboys’ star. During his recent chat with Pioneer Press, Walker reiterated his belief that he belongs in Pro Football Hall of Fame as well.
Walker has been eligible for Hall of Fame honor since 2003, but he never received serious consideration. This is in part due to him making only two Pro Bowl appearances and failing to play for a championship team. Still, the 58-year-old believes his stats should make the difference.
“If you look at my stats, I should be in the Hall of Fame,” said Walker. “My stats showed that I produced.”
Herschel Walker played 12 seasons in the NFL with Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia Eagles among other teams. During that time, he had 8,225 rushing yards and 61 touchdowns, 512 receptions for 4,859 receiving yards, and 21 yards alongside 5,084 returning yards. His 18,168 all-purpose yards currently rank 12th on the all-time list.
Prior to coming to NFL, Walker also played in United States Football League, where he rushed for 5,562 yards in three years. If all his rushing numbers as a pro were combined, he would rank fifth all-time.
“Let’s just forget about my USFL days,” he added. “Look at my stats in the NFL. Look at my combined yards. Plus, I had 500 some catches. Those stats are good enough to be in the Hall of Fame. That’s what people need to look at when they start talking about numbers and all that.”
While Walker might have a point when it comes to his production, there is a little chance that he will get to Pro Football Hall of Fame anytime soon. He is just not that decorated like some other players of his era and the competition is getting more fierce each year.
