Walter Payton Tribune file photo by Charles Cherney. Jackson State’s Walter Payton (left) was picked No. 4 by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1975 NFL draft.

<p>This month marks the 30th anniversary of the ’85 Bears’ Super Bowl win, and the 41st anniversary of Chicago selecting Walter Payton with the fourth pick in the 1975 NFL Draft.</p> ...

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Without a doubt, he was one of the greatest running backs in NFL history so check out these 20 Iconic Photos of Walter Payton. Follow @Complex_Sports. 20. Source. 19. Source. 18. Source. 17.

Payton played 13 years with the Bears, totaling 16,726 yards and 110 touchdowns on the ground. He had 77 games with over 100 rushing yards and was a seven-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro-Bowler.

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 th… ...

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.

As one of only 57 past Walter Payton Man of the Year recipients (representing .1% of the 38,000 players in the NFL since 1970), I'm proud to be associated with this special and unique community of ...

Steve Wright, a 12-year N.F.L. tackle whose teams included the Giants, was the inspiration for the hulking figure depicted on the league’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award. By Sean Callahan ...

The winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 8 at 9 p.m. ET. More of the Latest Around the NFL. feed. Published Dec 5, 2024. TIM CAPURSO.