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