Remembering Payton, With Eyes Open An excerpt of a new biography of Walter Payton has sparked outcries, but critics should remember this dedicated player’s complicated life. By Dan McGrath Bats ...

The north Louisiana native says his home state has made the most impact on his life and eventually led him to the Louisiana ...

Trevor Penning faces another position change in 2025, but moving to guard could highlight his best attributes for the Saints offensive line.

Russell Wilson, now with the New York Giants, is actively promoting his Why Not You Foundation, partnering with Colossal Foundation to discover the Youth Athlete of the Year, who will win $25,000 and ...

Remembering Payton, With Eyes Open An excerpt of a new biography of Walter Payton has sparked outcries, but critics should remember this dedicated player’s complicated life. By Dan McGrath Bats ...

Payton starred for the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1987 after graduating from Jackson State. At Jackson State, Payton, as a running back, was voted Black College Player of the Year in 1973 and 1974.

Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Steve Wright, who was the model used for what is now the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy, died on Sunday at the age of 82, the team announced ...

Wright was 82 years old. Wright's likeness was used for the inspiration for what is now known as the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy.

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Steve Wright, who was the model for what is now the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy, has died. He was 82. Wright died Sunday at ...

Steve Wright, the offensive lineman used as the model for the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died at 82 on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday.

Steve Wright, a lineman who was immortalized in a sculpture that became the NFL ’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, has died at the age of 82. The 6-foot-6, 250-pounder has rare size during ...