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Herschel Walker attends Falcons, Packers game

University of Georgia's Herschel Walker in first half in action against Notre Dame in the 1980 Sugar Bowl.

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University of Georgia's Herschel Walker in first half in action against Notre Dame in the 1980 Sugar Bowl.
By Maghen Moore
Sept 18, 2017

University of Georgia great Herschel Walker was in attendance for the Sunday Night Football game featuring the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers.

The running back helped to give away a car during halftime at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He hopped out of a new Mercedes Benz and stood by as the giveaway took place.

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