Randy Walker

American football coach and player

Randy Walker - American football coach and player
Born

1954
71 years ago

Died

June 29th, 2006
18 years ago — 52 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Miami University before a brief professional career in the NFL. Later transitioned into coaching, serving as head coach at Northwestern University from 1999 until 2006. Achieved notable success in improving the team's performance and securing bowl game appearances during his tenure.

Served as head coach at Northwestern University

Improved Northwestern's football program

Led team to bowl games in 2000 and 2005

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