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.

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 ...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson poses with the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy in 2021. The model for the trophy was Steve Wright, a former Alabama lineman who died Sunday at ...

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.

Jarrett Payton's late father, Walter Payton, played his entire 13-year NFL career with the Bears from 1975 to 1987. The running back led Chicago to its only Super Bowl win to date back in 1986 and ...

NEW ORLEANS (NEXSTAR) – When Walter Payton hung up his cleats in 1988, he did so as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. Sadly just 11 years later, he passed away at the age of 45.

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 Payton Man of the Year Nominee and Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride joins "Good Morning Football" to talk about his 2024 NFL regular season performance and important charitable ...

Brandon Graham was named the Philadelphia Eagles' 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee. FBI Director Kash Patel replaced as acting ATF boss, Army Secretary steps in Ranking All-You ...

Walter Payton was in perpetual motion — the tailback was always most comfortable that way. He traveled about four days a week for appearances, speeches and various business ventures.

A book signing for Scott Ascher’s new book, “Walter Payton: Roundhouse Philosopher,” will be hosted by the Aurora Historical Society on Nov. 1, the 25th anniversary of the death of the ...