In the NFL, Payton rushed for a single-game record 275 yards in 1977, the season he won the league’s Most Valuable Player award. Before retiring, he won an elusive Super Bowl ring when the 1985 ...

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.

Walter Payton’s “Flu Game” on November 20, 1977 Fighting a 101-degree fever and intense flu-like symptoms, Payton carried the ball 40 times for 275 yards and a touchdown in what was a 10-7 ...

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.

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.

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.

Walter “Sweetness” Payton, the introspective superstar running back. Steve “Mongo” McMichael, the one-time strip club bouncer. Gary Fencik, the head-hunting Ivy League safety.

It is the highest honor in the league. While Kelce hasn't won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award itself — the winner won't be announced until Feb. 6 — he has won the charity challenge.

The winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will receive up to a $265,000 donation to their charity of choice, while each nominee will receive up to $55,000 to their respective charity ...

The award has been named after former Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton since 1999, the year he passed away. Each year, all 32 nominees get a $55,000 donation to the charities ...

The runner-up receives a $10,000 donation and third place receives a $5,000 donation. The winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will be announced at the NFL Honors on Feb. 8 at 9 p.m. ET.

The Walter Payton Man of the Year award will be presented during the annual NFL Honors show on CBS on Feb. 8 at 9 p.m. ET.