Walter Payton
American football running back, Pro Football Hall of Famer (1954-1999) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 45
Walter Jerry Payton 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.
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1999Died1 November 19991996College Football Hall of FameAward1993Pro Football Hall of FameAward1987Order of LincolnAward1977AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year AwardAwardWalter Payton Man of the Year AwardAward1954Born25 July 1954
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Jim McMahon Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1982-1987
Mike Singletary Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1981-1987
Dan Hampton Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1979-1987
Willie Gault Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1983-1987
Ron Rivera Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1984-1987
Richard Dent Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1983-1987- Dave Duerson Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1983-1987
- Wally Chambers Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1975-1977
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Chicago Bears1975-1987
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United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1954 to 1999 · aged 45
