1968 (The Clarion-Ledger, Sept. 3, 1968) While a student at the all-black John J. Jefferson School, which he attended since first grade, Payton becomes a star for the Green Wave football team.

Walter Payton wreaked havoc on opposing defenses throughout his NFL career. After football, Payton had to plow through his toughest opponent, cancer.

Take a deeper look at the relationships Walter Payton held with his family and fullback Matt Suhey. ... 'A Football Life': Shula's QB switch to Griese sends '72 Fins back to Super Bowl ...

On November 1st, 1999, legendary Bears running back Walter Payton passed away after a short illness. To many, he was the epitome of greatness. To some he represented the blue collar, hardworking ...

See, when you play like Walter Payton, year after year, for good teams and dreadful ones, you become something more than a football player. He rushed for 1,200-plus yards every non-strike season ...

Walter Payton’s days of football have ended but his days of thunder have just begun.Since his retirement from football in 1987, the former Chicago Bear great has been learning the ropes of ...

Walter once said, "Football is a business and I'm a human being. If all I'm remembered for is a bunch of yards and a lot of touchdowns, ... Although Payton life was an inspiring success story, ...

Jarrett Payton is looking for the heroes who saved his son's life. The former Miami Hurricanes running back and son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton took to Twitter on Thursday to ...

Out of 32 nominees, one NFL player was awarded the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Learn which football star took home the award in 2025 ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Walter Payton was in perpetual motion — the tailback was always most comfortable that way. ... Suhey, more than anyone in Payton’s football life, always seemed to have the right touch, ...