Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953 [notes 1] – November 1, 1999) was an American professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

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Apr 2, 2014 · One of the greatest players in NFL history, Walter Payton earned nine Pro Bowl selections and set several rushing records during his 13 years with the Chicago Bears.

Walter Payton rushing the ball against the New Orleans Saints on October 7, 1984, the day he broke Jim Brown's record for both 100-yard games and overall rushing yardage. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award is presented annually by the National Football League (NFL) honoring a player's commitment to philanthropy and community impact, as …

Walter Payton, the Chicago Bears’ first-round selection and the fourth player taken overall in the 1975 NFL Draft, developed into a pro football phenom during his 13-season NFL career from 1975 to 1987.

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field.

Payton, NFL's career rushing leader, dies at 45 Garber: Simply Sweetness ESPN.com's Greg Garber says ... Remembering Payton ESPN's NFL personalities put ... Reaction to the death of...

Dec 5, 2024 · The NFL announced today the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.

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3 days ago · The NFL added Payton's name to the award in 1999, the year that Payton passed away. Along with being arguably the greatest running back of all-time, Payton was known for his many charitable acts ...