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Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953 – 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. Nicknamed " Sweetness ", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
Apr 2, 2014 · (1954-1999) Who Was Walter Payton? Nicknamed "Sweetness," Walter Payton was a star running back for the Chicago Bears, establishing multiple records and earning nine Pro Bowl selections...
Walter Payton Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com. Walter Jerry Payton (Sweetness) Position: RB Throws: Right. 5-10 , 200lb (178cm, 90kg) Born: July 25. in Columbia, MS. More bio, uniform, draft info. Hall of Fame. 9x Pro Bowl. 5x All-Pro. 1x SB Champ. 1977 AP MVP. 1977 UPI NFC MVP. 2x NEA MVP.
Apr 1, 2024 · 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.
"Sweetness" rushed for 16,726 yards and 110 touchdowns during his Pro Football Hall of Fame career. Listen and watch Bears great Walter Payton set the modern...
Learn More. Walter Payton, the Chicago Bears' first-round choice and the fourth player selected in the 1975 National Football League Draft, developed into a superstar of unusual dimensions during his 13-season NFL tenure from 1975 to 1987, all of which he spent with the Chicago Bears.
Apr 15, 2022 · Walter Payton was a man among boys during his 13 year NFL career. After a stellar career with Chicago, Payton died of cancer in 1999. This is his story.
