He was 46. After his death, the NFL added Payton’s name to its NFL Man of the Year Award, which is awarded to the football player who is committed to philanthropy and community impact.

Steve Wright, a three-time NFL champion with the Packers whose likeness was used on the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died on Sunday in Alabama, Green Bay announced. He was 82.

Steve Wright, a three-time NFL champion with the Packers whose likeness was used on the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died on Sunday in Alabama, the team announced Tuesday. He was 82.

Former NFL player Steve Wright -- best-known for being the model for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award -- has died at 82 years old.

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