Hall of Fame
Known as "Sweetback", Randy Walker is still regarded as one of the best running backs in Bethune-Cookman Football history. Walker's impact on Bethune-Cookman Athletics exemplifies the dedication, excellence, and Wildcat spirit that defines our storied athletic tradition. During his time at then Bethune-Cookman College, Walker distinguished himself as both an exceptional athlete and outstanding representative of the university. A native of Fort Pierce, Florida, Walker arrived to Bethune-Cookman in the fall of 1972 from Fort Pierce Central High School and immediately became a recognized tandem in the backfield alongside his roommate Wayne Allen. He helped lead the Cats to a 1973 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Championship and the program's first victory over Florida A&M since the days of fellow hall of fame member Jack "Cy" McClairen. In 1972, he amassed 1,142 yards – a mark that still stands as a school record for single-season rushing yards. His career total of 2,429 yards stood for a quarter of a century. He was named All-SIAC twice as well as All-American. After Bethune-Cookman, Walker signed with the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts but suffered a leg injury during his rookie season. The St. Louis Cardinals drafted him in the tenth round in 1976. Walker passed away in October 2011, but his induction tonight into the Bethune-Cookman Athletics Hall of Fame celebrates not only his athletic prowess, but his enduring legacy that will always represent the Wildcat Way.
