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.

The NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Awards, presented to Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers, are displayed on a table at a press conference at ...

Jarrett Payton, the son of McMichael's former teammate (and fellow Hall of Famer) running back Walter Payton, announced McMichael's death on social media. Jarrett had been a spokesperson for ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is the league's most prestigious honor, recognizing players who excel on-the-field and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to creating a positive impact ...

1999: Walter Payton Day Bryan Robinson said afterward that Walter Payton lifted him up high enough to block the kick, swatting a Ryan Longwell field goal from 28 yards away that allowed Chicago to ...

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 ...