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.

Apr 2, 2014 · Nicknamed "Sweetness," Walter Payton was a star running back for the Chicago Bears, establishing multiple records and earning nine Pro Bowl selections during his Hall of Fame career.

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Walter Payton (born July 25, 1954, Columbia, Mississippi, U.S.—died November 1, 1999, Barrington, Illinois) was an American professional gridiron football player whose productivity and durability made him one of the game’s greatest running backs.

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.

Known as one of the best players in the history of the NFL, Payton was a nine-time Pro Bowl selectee, and held records for career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, and all-purpose yards. He first gained national attention as a halfback while playing for the Jackson State University.

Nov 1, 1999 · Walter Payton was an NFL football player. He was born on July 25, 1954, and died on November 1, 1999.

4 days ago · It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

Walter Jerry Payton was an American professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. N...

Jun 8, 2018 · One of the strongest and most talented men in football, Walter Payton could bench-press 390 pounds, leg-press more than 700 pounds, throw a football 60 yards, punt it 70 yards, kick 45 – yard field goals, and walk the width of the field on his hands.