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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. Nicknamed " Sweetness ", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
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- Jackson State (1971–1974)
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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.
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- Columbia, MS, USA
- July 25, 1953
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.
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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.
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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.
Nov 1, 2021 · Payton worked his way from Columbia, Miss., and Jackson State College (known today as Jackson State University) to become one of the greatest players in NFL history, playing 13 seasons, all with...
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