Herschel Walker Named 2024 MFC Legends Award Winner

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The Maxwell Football Club has announced Herschel Walker as the winner of the 2024 Legends Award. Walker will be the 20th recipient of the award since its inception in 2003.

The Legends Award honors those who have had a lasting impact on the game of football through their display of dedication, innovation and leadership. Walker's excellence on the field and dedication to his craft left behind a profound legacy that contributed to the rich history of the sport. Through the annual Legends Award, the MFC hopes to preserve the legacy of Walker and other legends that gave so much to the game of football.

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Herschel Walker's Legacy

Walker's accomplishments with the Georgia Bulldogs left behind a legacy of unquestionable greatness. Walker burst on to the scene his freshman year, contributing 1,616 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns in leading the Bulldogs to the 1980 National Championship. He became the first true freshman in history to be voted a unanimous All-American.

His dedication to the game and superior work ethic only continued to grow. Walker rushed for 1,891 yards and 18 touchdowns in the 1981 season, earning him recognition as the Heisman Trophy runner-up. He then fought through a broken thumb to rush for 1,752 yards and 16 touchdowns in his final collegiate season, leading the Bulldogs to a third straight Southeastern Conference Championship and winning the Heisman Trophy and Maxwell Award.

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Walker only built on his legacy during his professional career. He was drafted into the NFL in 1985 by the Dallas Cowboys and turned heads quickly during his time in the league. Walker's NFL career was highlighted by All Pro and Pro Bowl selections in 1987 and 1988. In all, Walker played for four teams over 13 seasons and compiled 82 touchdowns over the course of his professional career.

Walker is considered one of the greatest college football players of all time and now holds a place in the College Football Hall of Fame. The Legends Award only adds to a decorated career on both the collegiate and professional levels.

Legends Award Presentation

The Legends Award will be presented to Walker on March 14, 2025, at the Maxwell Awards Gala held at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Tickets to see Walker accept the trophy live at the Gala can be purchased by visiting https://www.maxwellfootballclub.org/gala.