'NFL 100 Greatest' No. 37: Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton runs though Chiefs
'NFL 100 Greatest' No. 37: Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton runs though Chiefs
Nov 21, 2019
NFL.comAdam Rank
Nobody who came before him and nobody who's come along since has been quite like Walter Payton, a running back who defined a generation and beyond. On the 23-year anniversary of the Chicago Bears legend's passing, we pause to honor his legacy. #HOFForever | Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Nobody who came before him and nobody who's come along since has been quite like Walter Payton, a running back who defined a generation and beyond. On the 23-year anniversary of the Chicago Bears legend's passing, we pause to honor his legacy. #HOFForever | Pro Football Hall of Fame
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🏈 Walter "Sweetness" Payton: A Football Legend 🏆 From Jackson State University to the Chicago Bears, Payton’s legacy is unforgettable. He wasn’t just a running back—he was a complete player. Running, passing, blocking, catching, and even kicking! 🙌 🔥 College Stats: 464 points, 3,563 rushing yards 🔥 NFL: 16,726 career rushing yards 🎖️ College Football Hall of Fame (1996) 🎖️ Pro Football Hall of Fame (1993) 🏅 Created the Walter Payton Award for 1-AA football Payton’s greatness goes beyond
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🏈 Walter "Sweetness" Payton: A Football Legend 🏆 From Jackson State University to the Chicago Bears, Payton’s legacy is unforgettable. He wasn’t just a running back—he was a complete player. Running, passing, blocking, catching, and even kicking! 🙌 🔥 College Stats: 464 points, 3,563 rushing yards 🔥 NFL: 16,726 career rushing yards 🎖️ College Football Hall of Fame (1996) 🎖️ Pro Football Hall of Fame (1993) 🏅 Created the Walter Payton Award for 1-AA football Payton’s greatness goes beyond
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“Walter Payton was the greatest football player of all time.” The ’85 Bears’ Super Bowl squad was one of one. 30 for 30: ‘The ’85 Bears’ 🐻 (🎥 NFL) | ESPN Originals
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“Walter Payton was the greatest football player of all time.” The ’85 Bears’ Super Bowl squad was one of one. 30 for 30: ‘The ’85 Bears’ 🐻 (🎥 NFL) | ESPN Originals
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Walter Payton was more than just a football player—he was a legend, a symbol of excellence, and a true embodiment of heart and hustle. Nicknamed “Sweetness,” Payton dazzled fans with his graceful yet powerful running style, breaking tackles and records with ease. He retired as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, but his legacy goes far beyond stats. Walter was known for his relentless work ethic, infectious smile, and his commitment to giving back off the field. His impact on the game and on thos
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Walter Payton was more than just a football player—he was a legend, a symbol of excellence, and a true embodiment of heart and hustle. Nicknamed “Sweetness,” Payton dazzled fans with his graceful yet powerful running style, breaking tackles and records with ease. He retired as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, but his legacy goes far beyond stats. Walter was known for his relentless work ethic, infectious smile, and his commitment to giving back off the field. His impact on the game and on thos
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Today we remember HOF RB Walter Payton on his birthday. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. The award was established in 1970 and was later renamed to honor Payton. #HBD | Chicago Bears | Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Today we remember HOF RB Walter Payton on his birthday. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. The award was established in 1970 and was later renamed to honor Payton. #HBD | Chicago Bears | Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Sweetness. Remembering the great Walter Payton on what would've been his 70th birthday. (🎥 @nfllegacy) | CBS Sports
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Sweetness. Remembering the great Walter Payton on what would've been his 70th birthday. (🎥 @nfllegacy) | CBS Sports
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Our 2022 Walter Payton Man of the Year 🤩 (🎥 @nfl) | Dallas Cowboys on CBS Sports
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Missi Matthews sits down with Cam Heyward to discuss his nomination for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. | Pittsburgh Steelers
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Why is the Man of the Year award named after Walter Payton?
Jul 10, 2023
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No. 5: Walter Payton | The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players (2010)
Nov 15, 2022
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Before the world knew him as "Sweetness" in the NFL, Walter Payton was already rewriting the history books in the heart of Mississippi. 🏈✨ Born in Columbia, MS, in 1954, Walter wasn't always the football phenom we remember. In high school, he was a track star and a talented drummer who didn't even join the football team until his junior year—partly to avoid competing with his older brother, Eddie! But once he stepped on the gridiron, everything changed. He took his talents to Jackson State Univ
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Walter Payton was more than a football player — he was a force of determination, discipline, and heart. Known as “Sweetness,” he became one of the greatest running backs in NFL history through unmatched work ethic, relentless drive, and the courage to push beyond every limit. On the field, Payton was unstoppable — breaking records, carrying his team, and setting a new standard for excellence. Off the field, his humility, leadership, and compassion made him a true role model. His legacy lives on
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