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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.
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.
Listen and watch Bears great Walter Payton set the modern... "Sweetness" rushed for 16,726 yards and 110 touchdowns during his Pro Football Hall of Fame career.
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5 days ago · 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 was the fourth pick in the 1975 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears. Payton was a rushing title winner, nine time pro bowler and league MVP. Learn more today!
Apr 15, 2022 · After establishing his success in college, Payton became a member of the Chicago Bears and helped lift the franchise back to respectability. He would win a Super Bowl with Chicago and become the NFL’s all-time rushing leader by the time of his retirement.
