News about Walter Payton, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton was given a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State University, last month.

Chicago Bears owner Virginia McCaskey died at the age of 102, the team announced on Thursday. Tributes from NFL fans poured in on social media after McCaskey's death was announced and Walter ...

Before the Bears made Walter Payton the fourth pick of the 1975 NFL Draft, the running back starred at Jackson State University, racking up 464 points and a then-NCAA-record of 3,563 yards.

5 hilarious moments in Chicago Bears history starring Walter Payton, Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, and more The NFL generally isn’t a breeding ground for quality humor. Until it is.

The newly dedicated statue of Chicago Bears founder George S. Halas stands outside Soldier Field during Tuesday's unveiling ceremony of statues honoring Halas and Walter Payton in Chicago.

The Bears have recognized defensive tackle Andrew Billings as their Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.

From Chester Marcol to Walter Payton to the Instant Replay Game to Karl Brooks, the Packers and Bears have played some doozies in the past 40 years.

One of the first football players that former Neuqua Valley quarterback Mark Gronowski learned about was Chicago Bears great Walter Payton. Gronowski was born a couple of years after Payton died in… ...

Take a look as defensive tackle Justin Jones is surprised by Matt Eberflus and the Payton family with the Bears' nomination for the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.

The Chicago Bears' Walter Payton Era lasted for 13 seasons as fans witnessed one of the greatest running backs to ever grace a football field.