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.

1 day 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 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.

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

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.

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N EW ORLEANS (NEXSTAR) – When Walter Payton hung up his cleats in 1988, he did so as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. Sadly just 11 years later, he passed away at the age of 45.

Walter Payton was an American footballer who played as a running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. 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.