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15. Wayne Walker

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15. Wayne Walker
Out of the state of Idaho, Wayne Walker would spend all of his fifteen seasons in the NFL as a Detroit Lion and was a very rare dual threat as a Linebacker and Place Kicker.  Walker was a three-time Pro Bowl selection who would be named the team’s Defensive MVP in 1968.  Walker had 14 career Interceptions.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Linebacker, Place Kicker
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 4th Round, 45th Overall in the NFL Draft 12/2/57.
  • Departed: Retired After the 1972 Season.
  • Games Played: 200
  • Notable Statistics: 66 Games Started
    14 Interceptions
    163 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    15 Fumble Recoveries
    58 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    38.5 Quarterback Sacks
    53 Field Goals 
    131 Field Goals Attempted
    40.5% Field Goal Percentage
    172 Extra Points
    175 Extra Points Attempts
    98.3% Extra Point Percentage
    126 Approximate Value*

    1 Playoff Game

    *Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season.
    **Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1965)
    Second Team All-Pro (1963 & 1965)
    Pro Bowl (1963, 1964 & 1965)
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