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First, what are you doing with yourself these days Bobby?
Well, I’m 72 years old, so not too much (laughs). I help my brother in law who’s on the industrial business – cleans up tanks for other companies, that kind of thing. I do that two and a half days a week – otherwise I’m fishing or staying at the house.
Continue reading “Bobby Walden, Steelers Punter, 1968-1977”
First, can you tell readers about your motivational speaking business –how you got involved with this and what specifically it entails?
I saw a need for guidance for male youths.
I got involved when many of my close friends and family were always asking for my advice with their sons. I was asked to speak for a company which led to speaking to schools and juvenile detention centers. I feel if I can reach one person through my story then I did a great part in serving. We all have a purpose to serve in one way or another and I found my purpose.
Continue reading “Bam Morris, Steelers Running Back, 1984-1985”
First, can you tell readers how you got started in coaching and what you love most about the job?
I guess I always knew that eventually I would get into coaching.
When the USFL first started I interviewed with Rollie Dotsch and the Birmingham Stallions but I wasn’t ready to make the transition. I always felt that I would coach at the high school level but I wanted to wait until my children were out of school. I met John Luckhardt and everything changed. He asked if I could help his your defensive linemen at W&J.
Continue reading “John Banaszak, Steelers Defensive Lineman, 1974-1981”
First, can you tell readers about your work at your alma mater Baylor -and how you chose this direction?
I now serve as the executive director of the “B” Association at Baylor University, the school’s 4000-member letterwinners association.I never imagined myself in my current role, but after I retired from the NFL, I knew I wanted to remain involved in athletics in some capacity, so I went back to school and earned a Masters degree, specializing in athletic administration.
Continue reading “Walter Abercrombie, Steelers Running Back, 1982-1987”