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Lions linebacker Wayne Walker dies at 80

Former Detroit Lion Wayne Walker as seen in this photograph taken July 21 1971. Walker died at the age of 80 and played 15-seasons.
Former Detroit Lion Wayne Walker as seen in this photograph taken July 21 1971. Walker died at the age of 80 and played 15-seasons.
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Wayne Walker wears the Detroit Lions uniform during practice.
Wayne Walker wears the Detroit Lions uniform during practice.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker during practice December 26,1957.
Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker during practice December 26,1957.
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Wayne Walker poses with a shaggy dog on July 23, 1969.
Wayne Walker poses with a shaggy dog on July 23, 1969.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker moments after a play on August 19,1971.
Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker moments after a play on August 19,1971.
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Wayne Walker during game action October 29, 1962.
Wayne Walker during game action October 29, 1962.
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Former Detroit Lion Wayne Walker poses for a photograph on March 25, 1965.
Former Detroit Lion Wayne Walker poses for a photograph on March 25, 1965.
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Wayne Walker is joined by Detroit Lions teammate Mike Lucci at Lions training camp in 1970.
Wayne Walker is joined by Detroit Lions teammate Mike Lucci at Lions training camp in 1970.
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Wayne Walker poses for a photograph on 
August 18, 1958.
Wayne Walker poses for a photograph on August 18, 1958.
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Wayne Walker shares a moment with Mike Lucci and Paul Naumoff on December 20, 1970.
Wayne Walker shares a moment with Mike Lucci and Paul Naumoff on December 20, 1970.
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Detroit Lion Wayne Walker prepares to make the tackle on September 9, 1967.
Detroit Lion Wayne Walker prepares to make the tackle on September 9, 1967.
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Wayne Walker with Milt Plum on September 12, 1965.
Wayne Walker with Milt Plum on September 12, 1965.
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Detroit Lions Wayne Walker along with Mike Lucci and Paul Naumoff on January 18, 1973.
Detroit Lions Wayne Walker along with Mike Lucci and Paul Naumoff on January 18, 1973.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker practices with George Wilson Jr., Don Shula and Lou Giroza.
Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker practices with George Wilson Jr., Don Shula and Lou Giroza.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker on  July 27, 1966.
Detroit Lions linebacker Wayne Walker on July 27, 1966.
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