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.

Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Steve Wright, who was the model used for what is now the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy, died on Sunday at the age of 82, the team announced ...

As Jarrett Payton prepares to present Steve McMichael for the Hall of Fame, he sees parallels with his dad, Bears great running back Walter Payton.

Steve Wright, the offensive lineman used as the model for the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died at 82 on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday.

Wright's likeness was used for the inspiration for what is now known as the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy. The trophy's sculpture was initially created to honor Wright, but was renamed for ...

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Former Green Bay Packers Super Bowl champion Steve Wright, the model used for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy, has died, the Packers announced. Skip to Article. Set weather.

The trophy was renamed in honor of Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton in 1999. In 1969, when Packers quarterback Bart Starr was the first winner, it was called the Gladiator Award.

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The Award was established in 1970 and renamed in 1999 in honor of Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton. Wright played nine NFL seasons, beginning with the Green Bay Packers ...

Walter Payton, a running back who played with Jackson State University, signs autographs for young fans at a College All Star workout at Dyche Stadium in Evanston on July 17, 1975.

After last Wednesday's OTAs, Sean McVay spoke to reporters regarding Puka Nacua's absence. “Oh yeah, this was months ago. He's traveling with his family, pretty cool opportunity. Got to be able ...