During his career at JSU, Payton averaged an astounding 6.1 yards per carry, accumulated 3,563 rushing yards, and scored 464 points, according to the Black College Football Hall of Fame page.

The 1985 Bears are arguably the best team in pro football history. A 15-1 regular-season record. A team rife with Hall of Famers like Mike Singletary, Dan Hampton, and Walter Payton. A blowout in ...

With the fourth pick in the 1975 NFL Draft, the Bears selected Jackson State running back Walter Payton and changed the course of franchise history forever. Former cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman ...

Walter Payton, the legendary Jackson State running back who made nine Pro Bowls with the Chicago Bears, will be inducted to the National Federation of State High School Associations Hall of Fame ...

Out of 32 nominees, one NFL player earned the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Skip to content. Primary Navigation. ... Pro Football Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees. Eric Allen, Jared Allen, ...

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

The sprawling, multi-week music marathon known as New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has revealed its 2025 lineup. The event will take place over two four-day weekends at the Fair Grounds Race ...

Jelly Joseph, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly “The Legacy Band”, Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Cyril ...

Pearl Jam, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne & The Roots, Lenny Kravits, Kacey Musgraves and My Morning Jacket top the lineup for the 2025 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has announced the extensive artist lineup for its 2025 event, due to take place at New Orleans, LA’s Fair Grounds Race Course over two consecutive four ...

The NFL announced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Linebacker Curtis Robinson is the nominee for the San Francisco 49ers.