ORLANDO PREDS FOOTBALL FOUNDATION
Dedicated to supporting charities throughout the Greater Orlando & Central Florida area.
HerkiE's Heroes
Herkie’s Heroes features Orlando Predators All-Star and Hall-of-Fame receiver Herkie Walls. Herkie is dedicated to going into elementary, middle and high schools to promote an empathy-based, anti-bullying message that will inspire kids to feel better and be better in how they treat one another. For more information, email us at info@orlandopredsfootballfoundation.org
Herkie Walls
Born in Garland, Texas, Herkie Walls is the youngest of three boys. As a kid, he loved to sing in the church choir, run track, and play football. Herkie was always the smallest, but also the fastest and the toughest. A gifted athlete, he was invited to be part of the 1980 U.S. Olympic track team and was scheduled to run the 4X 100 relay. He received a double scholarship to the University of Texas for both track and football.
After graduation, he was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the 7th round as a receiver. He played with Houston for four years before being traded to Tampa Bay where he played for another two years. After retiring from the NFL, Herkie moved to Orlando.
In the spring of 1991, he joined the Orlando Predators; an AFL team. He spent six years playing for Orlando were he achieved (and still holds) five receiving and return records. After his retirement Herkie launched Herkie’s Heroes; a community initiative reaching out to young people with his message of hope. Additionally, he took on the role of Community Relations Director; a position he held until recently.
In September 2022, Herkie Walls was named the head coach of the Orlando Predators. His past success, commitment to discipline and drive to win makes Herkie the perfect choice. Herkie has set his sights on nothing less than a championship year in 2023. During the off-season, he will continue his work in the community as he has a passion to see young people succeed and become the very best version of themselves.
Our Partners
Partner spotlight
RUNWAY TO HOPE
This week, the Orlando Preds Football Foundation is proud to partner with Runway to Hope, a Central Florida charity serving the children and families battling pediatric cancer, while searching for a cure. Learn more here.
OUR 50/50 WINNERS
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Congratulations Taylor, our 50/50 winner at our home game on May 25th, 2024 game.
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Congratulations Stephen, our 50/50 winner at our home game on July 8th, 2023.
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Congratulations Matt, our 50/50 winner at our home game on July 1st, 2023.
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Congratulations Joseph, our 50/50 winner at our home game on June 17th, 2023.
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Congratulations Timothy, our 50/50 winner at our home game on May 27th, 2023.
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Congratulations Douglas, our first 50/50 winner of the 2023 season at our first home game on April 8, 2023.
Look out for the QR and Text codes to try your luck at our next home game on May 27th.
Congratulations to Bobby Hudson, the winner of the 50/50 at our final home game on July 1st 2022. We're looking forward to playing again next season!
