Walter Payton's Non-Traditional Memoir By CBSNews.com staff CBSNews.com staff October 31, 2000 / 10:37 AM EST / CBS ...

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.

Among the other revelations in Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton, which Sports Illustrated is excerpting in this week's issue, author Jeff Pearlman ...

Walter Payton admitted Wednesday that he was ”upset” at not scoring a touchdown during the Bears` 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. ”I was upset, a little hurt ...

Note: Bears great Walter Payton died 18 years ago today. This is a reprint of Sun-Times columnist Rick Telander’s tribute from Nov. 2, 1999, one day after “Sweetness” passed at age 45.

REMEMBERING WALTER PAYTON ON HIS DEATHWalter Payton, legendary Jackson State running back, selected for NFHS Hall of Fame. Robert Brazile. Brazile was drafted in the first round as the No. 6 pick.

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Walter Payton has been viewed as the ultimate role model, beloved ...

Walter Payton was in perpetual motion — the tailback was always most comfortable that way. He traveled about four days a week for appearances, speeches and various business ventures.