As Jarrett Payton prepares to present Steve McMichael for the Hall of Fame, he sees parallels with his dad, Bears great running back Walter Payton.

But choosing Walter Payton for the 4th overall spot had to be the easiest one by far. This article first appeared on Chicago Bears on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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

Nicknamed "Sweetness," Walter Jerry Payton is considered one of the greatest football players to ever play the game.At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Payton dominated the gridiron. Jackson State University ...

The Bears made history 50 years ago Tuesday, selecting superstar running back Walter Payton with the fourth overall pick in the 1975 NFL Draft.

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.

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