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The Great Walter Payton - Historical perspective

Walter Payton earned the nickname sweetness of his fellow football and the media. He was a hard runner, but moved with style and grace. For a little guy Walter Payton had so much style and grace. It was both fast and strong when it was found with the ball. His elusiveness was his trademark. He played several years with the Chicago Bears. Walter played for years with the Chicago Bears for a period were not a good football team.

Walter Payton was born on July 25, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi. Payton was one of three children of Charles Edward Payton and Payton Alyne in Columbia, Mississippi. Not only was he a great football player, but out of their field deeds and actions are what made him a role model for millions of people. He began to attract attention as a broker at Jackson State University. He made the starting lineup in 1971, which was his first year. He was selected as All while the American university. In 1973 and 1974 was voted the Black College Football Player of the Year. In his four years at Jackson State, rushed for over 3,500 yards and scored over 450 points. Showed fans and detractors alike just what a versatile and talented player he was.

Payton was selected to the Pro Bowl in nine occasions. Once held League record for most career yards, touchdowns, carries, and many other categories. Payton's illustrious career began with a had less than stellar. Payton's first game has not worked, that was held to zero net yards rushing on eight attempts. Career stats: 16,726 yards 110 rushing touchdowns, 492 receptions for 4.538 yards, 21 803 net yards, 125 touchdowns.

Sweetness One good thing about it was his desire to help and inspire others many less fortunate than himself. His passion was to work with the deaf. He died in 1999 at age 45 from a rare liver disease called schlerosing cholangitis (PSC). He developed cancer in his bile ducts as a result of the condition. You will not get much of a dispute over whether people call him the greatest player football ever.

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