It’s been 20 years since Herschel Walker played in the NFL, and 35 years since he sent fans jumping up and down in Georgia’s Sanford Stadium. Even after all that time, Walker proved on Tuesday he can still captivate an audience.
The former Heisman Trophy winner spoke about his life and his struggles with dissociative identity disorder at Fort Benning in a presentation titled, “There is No Shame in Asking for Help.” Walker sported a purple t-shirt with the words “Be Strong” emblazoned across his chest as he detailed his experiences to the crowd.
While the 55-year-old Walker was the center of attention as he was for most of his playing days, he relished the chance to tell his story to the military men and women in attendance.