[2] Walik was selected in the 11th round of the 1970 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.
[7] After being cut by the Eagles, Walik was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
[8] Walik was signed by the Florida Blazers of the World Football League.
[9][10] He was traded to the Houston Texans (later the Shreveport Steamer) midway through the season.
[11] Walik retired from football in 1975 and moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington and has worked as a municipal bonds trader.