Eddie Payton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eddie Payton
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 3, 1951(1951-08-03)
Age	73
Birthplace	Columbia
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Leo

Eddie Payton Biography

Eddie Payton is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 3, 1951 in Columbia, Mississippi, United States. Former NFL running back and kick returner for the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, who became a golf coach at Jackson State University following retirement.

His older brother, Walter Payton, was one of the NFL’s all-time greatest running backs.

Payton played college football at Jackson State University and signed undrafted by the Browns. Payton was primarily used as a kick and punt returner. He led the NFL with 53 kickoffs for 1184 yards in 1980. Payton ran back two kickoffs and one punt return for touchdowns in his career, two in the same game. On December 17, 1977, Payton ran a kick return and a punt return for a touchdown for the Lions in a game against the Vikings.

Eddie Payton is the former head golf coach at Jackson State, coaching both the men’s and women’s teams. From 1986 – 2016, Payton led the Jackson State Golf program to 37 Southwestern Athletic Conference championships. His men’s team won 23 conference titles, 8 National Minority championships, and was the first HBCU to make the NCAA Men’s National Golf Championships in 1995. He helped start the women’s golf program in 1994. From there, he led the women’s team to 14 SWAC titles and also the first HBCU NCAA appearance for women in 1999.

He grew up with his brother Walter in Columbia, Missouri.

Eddie Payton Net Worth

Eddie Payton is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eddie Payton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played football at Jackson State University and signed with the Cleveland Browns in 1977 after going undrafted.

He had one of his best years in 1980, his first with the Minnesota Vikings, when he was the league leader with 53 kickoff returns for 1,184 yards.

Edward Charles Payton Jr. (born August 3, 1951 in Columbia, Mississippi) is a former American football running back and kick returner who played five seasons in the NFL from 1977 to 1982 for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. He also played in the Canadian Football League. He is the older brother of the late Chicago Bears player Walter Payton.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Eddie Payton height 5 feet 8 inches Eddie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Eddie Payton Dating?

According to our records, Eddie Payton is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Eddie Payton’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Eddie Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eddie Payton celebrates birthday on August 3 of every year.

Who did Eddie Payton play for?

Eddie Payton played for five seasons in the NFL on four different teams: the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, and Minnesota Vikings. Payton is currently the golf coach at his alma mater, Jackson State University.

Is Walter Payton dead or alive?

No. 34
Position:| Running back
Personal information
Born:| July 25, 1953 Columbia, Mississippi, US
Died:| November 1, 1999 (aged 46) South Barrington, Illinois, US

How Old Is Eddie Payton?

71 years (August 3, 1951)

How tall is Eddie Payton?

5′ 8″

What was Walter Payton worth when he died?

Walter Payton net worth: Walter Payton was an American professional football player who had a net worth of $3 million. Walter Payton was born in Columbia, Mississippi in July 1954 and passed away in November 1999.