The Washington Franchise had a try out for walk-on players in the early 1970's and one player from that not only made the team but became Pro-Bowl player in just his second year. Herb Mul-Key a man who beat the odds and lived his dream by scoring touchdowns in the NFL.
Herb Mul-Key
Washington's Walk-On Sensation Herb Mul-Key is Remembered By Frank Reading
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Herb Mul Key
In 1972 the Washington Redskins franchise held a public try-out to see if they could find a player or two that could make a difference. Head Coach George Allen, a man that was known to like having veteran players went out of character and found a real gem. Special teams Coach Marv Levi convinced Allen to hold on to a running back that had a real nice special teams skill set. Herb Mul-key was the player and boy could he return a kick-off and break tackles in the open field.
The 1973 season saw Mul-Key earn an NFC roster spot as a kick return specialist and he helped propel his team into a Super Bowl VIII appearance against the Miami Dolphins.
Our guest Frank Reading takes us back to the 1970's and shares the football life of one of his most remembered players from his childhood, Herb Mul-Key. From a long shot walk-on to an invitation to play in the NFL Pro Bowl and even the Super Bowl, Mr. Mul-Key with his great talent and grit defied the odds and is indeed a great inspiration. Thanks for sharing his story Frank!
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