Walter Payton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Walter Payton
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 25, 1954(1954-07-25)
Age	70
Date Of Death	1999-11-01
Birthplace	Columbia
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Cancer

Walter Payton Biography

Walter Payton is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on July 25, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi, United States. Running back who set NFL record for most carrying yards, yards and touchdowns over his 13-year playing career as a player for Chicago Bears. Chicago Bears.

The record was broken by him for the most NFL yards rushing previously owned by O.J. Simpson.

Payton was drafted by the Bears in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft, and he quickly became one of the team’s most productive players. He was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1977 and won the Super Bowl with the Bears in

1985. He retired from football in 1987, but remained active in the Chicago community through his charitable foundation, the Walter Payton Foundation.

Payton died on November 1, 1999, at the age of 45, from bile duct cancer. His legacy as one of the game’s greatest running backs has been eternalized, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

He married Connie Payton in 1976. His son Jarrett played at running in the back of University of Miami. Walter was also a father to a girl who was named Brittney.

Walter Payton Net Worth

Walter Payton is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Walter Payton 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was an Boy Scout, a choir singer, as well as an marching band and jazz band drummer. He didn’t attempt to join the football team at high school in his sophomore year, because he didn’t want to compete with Eddie, his brother. Eddie.

Sweetness was his nickname. Sweetness and following his death in 1999 the NFL’s Man of the Year award – which is presented to a player every year for their volunteer and charitable activities was named after him.

Walter Payton was born on July 25, 1954 in United States. He was a professional American football player who was a running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons. Payton is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and was known for his prolific career as a running back, as well as his touchdown-scoring ability and his elusiveness.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Walter Payton height 5 ft 10 in Walter weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Walter Payton Dating?

According to our records, Walter Payton married to Connie Norwood (m. 1976–1999). As of December 1, 2023, Walter Payton’s is not dating anyone.

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The Chicago Bears drafted Walter Payton in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft, as the fourth overall pick. The Bears had endured several losing seasons after the retirement of the iconic Gale Sayers in 1972. Payton’s first game was not particularly successful; he was held to zero net rushing yards on eight attempts. His best performance of the season was the final game against the New Orleans Saints, where he rushed for 134 yards on 20 carries. Payton finished the season with only 679 yards and seven touchdowns. However, Payton led the league in yards per kickoff return.

Facts & Trivia

Walter Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Walter Payton celebrates birthday on July 25 of every year.

Most consecutive seasons leading the league in rushing attempts: 4 (1976–1979)

What happened to Walter Payton?

On November 1, 1999, Walter “Sweetness” Payton, the Chicago Bears’ Hall of Fame running back and the NFL’s career rushing leader, died of cancer that was a complication of his rare liver disease. Payton was 45 years old.

What is Walter Payton disease?

The news that Walter Payton had died Monday from an aggressive form of cancer seemed all the more tragic because of the guarded optimism doctors had expressed about his condition in February, when the former Bears running back announced he had a rare liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Why do they call Walter Payton Sweetness?

The “Sweetness” nickname, interestingly, stemmed not from his outwardly sunny and playful personality, but from something that occurred during a practice for a college all-star team. While eluding a would-be tackler, he yelled out to the defender, “Your sweetness is your weakness!”

How old Walter Payton be today?

No. 34
Born:| July 25, 1954 Columbia, Mississippi, US
Died:| November 1, 1999 (aged 45) South Barrington, Illinois, US
Height:| 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:| 200 lb (91 kg)

What is a Walter Payton rookie card worth?

Walter Payton Rookie Card Value The first thing most collectors ask is: how much is a Walter Payton rookie card worth? In pristine condition, they can sell for $15,000 or more.