One of the best athletes to come from Idaho, and a beloved Bay Area broadcaster, Wayne Walker died of complications from Parkinsons disease in Boise on Friday. He was 80 years old.
Walker, a 1954 graduate of Boise High, played football at the University of Idaho, and was a fourth-round pick of the Detroit Lions in 1958. He played 15 seasons for the Lions as a linebacker and placekicker, playing in three Pro Bowls. His No. 53 is retired by Idaho. In 1999, he was named by Sports Illustrated as one of the top 10 athletes from the Gem State.