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Perhaps the toughest runner in McNeese history, he was a three year letterman and an MVP in 1965.

He played on the undefeated team in 1963 and on two conference champion­ship squads.

In 1965 he led the Cowboys in rushing with 914 yards and completed his career with 1,349 yards and an outstanding 5.2 yard average per carry.

Walet earned all-conference honors in 1965 and led the Gulf States Conference in both rushing and scoring.

After college he was drafted and played professional football with Denver.

And, after the pros he went into the coaching profession, serving as head coach at several Southwest Louisiana high schools.

He passed away in May 2015.