Walter Payton career highlights | NFL Throwback A Chicago legend and one of the greatest running backs ever to lace 'em up -- no one could do it quite like "Sweetness." NOW PLAYING ...

There are about 30 presentation game balls included in the auction. The most notable ones are from when Payton set the NFL rushing record in a home win over the Saints Oct. 7, 1984; rushed for 205 ...

Among Payton’s NFL highlights during his 13-year career with the Bears include Super Bowl champion, NFL MVP (1977), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1977), five-All Pro selections, 110 rushing ...

In 1975, Bill Belichick was just beginning what would be a 49-year career in the NFL.That same year, Walter Payton began an NFL career that was also destined for greatness.. Nearly a half-century ...

The 1977 campaign proved to be the best of Payton's career. "Sweetness" rushed for a career-high 1,852 yards and 14 touchdowns, picking up the NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year awards.

The 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year winner will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally on FOX and the NFL Network on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. Each nominee ...