Wayne Walker retired as sports director/anchor of KPIX, Channel 5's "Eyewitness News" � an assignment he had held since 1974. He is still very active in the Bay Area sports scene as a member of KGO Radio's 49er team.

Wayne's on-air experience has made him one of the most familiar and respected sportscasters in Northern California. In addition to his daily appearances on KPIX, he provided color commentary for CBS's National Football League games for several years.

Before entering sports broadcasting, Wayne was an outside linebacker for the Detroit Lions from 1958-1972. He was All-Pro five times and played in three Pro Bowl Games. Also to his credit are more regular season games as a linebacker (200) than anyone else in NFL history.