Redskins Legends

Rick "Doc" Walker

Career Highlights

Rick "Doc" Walker, a veteran of nine NFL seasons, distinguished himself on the football field with his blocking and timely pass catching. "Doc" was a starting tight end for Coach Joe Gibbs’ 1982 World Champion Washington Redskins. He developed the concept of the Skins’ "Fun Bunch" and was an original member of the famed offensive linemen known as the "HOGS." Playing for coach Dick Vermeil's UCLA Bruins, Rick received Lineman of the Year honors in 1977 and became a Rose Bowl champion. Also that year, the Associated Press (AP) selected Rick as an All American.

As a broadcaster, Rick currently delivers color commentary for the NFL on CBS-Westwood One Radio. He also serves as color analyst for the ACC College Football Game of the Week aired on Jefferson Pilot Sports. He also co-host the John Thompson Show on Sports Talk 980 WTEM (Washington, D.C.) weekdays from 3 to 5 PM and is the host of Doc Walker's Pro View on Comcast Sportsnet.

Selling Power Magazine chose Rick "Doc" Walker as one of the region’s top motivational speakers. For speaking engagements, Rick specializes in corporate team building and sales training. He and his wife of 17 years, Carol (a top producer with Long and Foster in Great Falls, Virginia), have three sons—Austin, Alex and Aaron.

Rick serves on the board of directors for Providence Health Foundation, Rondeau & Smith,Inc. and the Touchdown Club of Washington D.C. As an event chairman, he has helped the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Big Brothers program, the YMCA, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He currently host the annual Doc Walker Alzheimer's Golf Tournament.

What clients have to say about Rick Doc Walker . . .

"Your ability to take real situations from the sports world and relate them to business makes for a very entertaining and thought-provoking presentation."

Jeff Shein, Regional Service and Parts Manager
American Isuzu Motors

"Your insightful, frank presentation on goal setting, hard work, accountability and teamwork was genuinely inspirational. Importantly, I was heartened to see that your presentation to the RSIS management team was customized for a government information technology firm."

Rodney P. Hunt, President & CEO
RS Information Systems, Inc.

"…I have seen and retained many speakers including sports personalities and motivational trainers. Very few have measured up to the quality and ability of Doc Walker. Doc has the unique ability to both entertain a crowd and effectively convey the intended message."

Mark Henry, Sales Manager
Shell Oil Company