Walter payton football superstars library binding april 1, 2008. Jul 05, 2016 take a deeper look at one of the greatest running backs of all time, walter payton. The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. Walter paytons nickname was sweetness because of his kind action and character off of the football field.
Sweetness the enigmatic life of walter payton by jeff pearlman, published by gotham books. Lee was in eighth grade when payton joined the chicago bears in 1975. He was also on one of the best bears teams ever, the 1985 chicago bears. Buy walter payton posters designed by millions of artists and iconic brands from all over the world. At the time the 1976 topps football packs were released, cards were still thought of primarily as a hobby for kids and keeping them in mint condition wasnt even a thought, let alone an afterthought. High quality walter payton inspired art prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Jan 10, 20 walter payton was one of the greatest running backs in the history of the national football league. A star for the chicago bears from 1974 to 1987, payton rushed for a national football league career record of 16,726 yards. Walter payton celebrity profile check out the latest walter payton photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. See more ideas about walter payton, bears football and nfl football. Category sportsbiography walter payton was born in segregated rural mississippi. More probably, it was tribute to the personality of a man who.
Walter payton began his hall of fame career in 1975 as a first round pick for the chicago bears. Walter jerry payton july 25, 1954 november 1, 1999 was an american football running back who played for the chicago bears of the national football league nfl for thirteen seasons. His cards also got off to a slower start, with his first main issue coming in 1976. Walter payton was known around the nfl as sweetness. He attended the chicago auto show where payton often was a regular. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Jerry glanville looks back at the great career of walter payton and explains how sweetness helped him model his practices. How mike ditka stole super bowl glory from walter payton. A new biography of walter payton, the chicago bears late hall of fame running back, is drawing strong criticism from his former coach and teammates the. A young man asked to read it, and finished it in a week not normally a reader, so in case youre searching for a book for the young man in your life, this would be a good one to choose. See where walter payton lands on our countdown as jim brown presents sweetness. Walter payton 1954 retired professional football player at a glance 1 competed in high school 2 most valuable player 3 superstar 4 super bowl champion 5 sources 6 one of the strongest and most talented men in football, walter payton could benchpress 390 pounds, legpress more than.
Inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 1993. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Find highquality walter payton stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle. Known to football fans everywhere as sweetness, he helped lead the bears. This article is about the american football running back. Take a deeper look at one of the greatest running backs of all time, walter payton. Payton finished his playing career with the chicago slaughter of the indoor football league and hosts his own internet. The hall of fame running back, who broke jim browns alltime nfl rushing mark, appeared in nine pro bowls, won a super bowl ring with the 1985 chicago bears, and is still revered throughout the sporting landscape. Payton finished his career with 110 rushing tds, 15 receiving tds and 16,726 rushing yards.
The enigmatic life of walter payton by jeff pearlman. See more ideas about walter payton, chicago bears and bears football. He retired in 1987 as the leading rusher in the history of the national football league nfl, a title. The former chicago bears hall of fame running back allegedly abused painkillers and became suicidal after he retired from the national football league, according to a new book that goes on sale. Book reveals new details on life of hall of famer walter payton. The hall of fame running back, who broke jim browns alltime nfl rushing mark, appeared in nine pro bowls, won a super bowl ring with the 1985 chicago bears, and is still. Walter jerry payton july 25, 1954 november 1, 1999 was an american professional football player who was a running back for the chicago bears of the national football league nfl for seasons. Football hall of famers shows readers that hard work and dedication can make lifelong dreams come true. After a solid rookie season, payton would be the top running back in the nfl for most of the next decade. The time walter payton played quarterback for the bears by jmra on april 16, 2015 leave a comment this year marks the 40th anniversary of the 1975 nfl draft, which notably produced some alltime great players including. The late walter payton, known as sweetness, was one of the most successful running backs in nfl history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Walter payton, in full walter jerry payton, byname sweetness, born july 25, 1954, columbia, mississippi, u. Growing up poor in mississippi, he took up football to get girls attention, and went on to become a black college allamerican at tiny jackson state during which time he was also a finalist in a soul train dance contest. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Walter payton s nickname was sweetness because of his kind action and character off of the football field. The interviews were diverse and well written, and highlighted what i already knew. His brother eddie was the football player, walter played drums in the band.
This is just one of the windows on the inner payton that jeff pearlman offers in his nearly 500page biography of the hall of famer, sweetness. Payton left the nfl as the leagues alltime rushing leader, breaking the longheld mark of jim brown. Payton was previously signed as an undrafted free agent by the nfl tennessee titans payton also played for the montreal alouettes and toronto argonauts. It was a record payton held until emmitt smith broke it in 2002.
Jarrett walter payton born december 26, 1980 is a former professional nfl running back. Walter payton american athlete born on july 25, 1954, died on november 01, 1999 walter jerry payton was an american football running back who played for the chicago bears of the national football league for thirteen seasons. As for paytons 23year marriage to connie, pearlman says that it was a union solely in name. Payton was an easy choice for election into the professional football hall of fame. It is strange that football was really an afterthought. Walter payton book angers mike ditka, former bears players. Although he claimed so, walter was never recruited by kansas university even though being one of the highest recruited players. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Big things ahead for vikings tight end duo irv smith jr. Walter payton was inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 1993 and the college football hall of fame in 1996. Michael jordan, walter payton and ernie banks, examining the autographs of three chicago sports giants. The autobiography of walter payton by payton, walter published by villard 1st first edition 2000 hardcover. The enigmatic life of walter payton reprint by pearlman, jeff isbn.
Media in category walter payton american football the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. The heart of walter payton a football life nfl films. Printed on 100% cotton watercolour textured paper, art prints would be at home in any gallery. The football great and the young pastors paths first crossed when lee was in high school. His brother eddie was the football player, walter played drums in. While it was also the year he passed away, 1999 was the best year for walter payton autograph collectors as his signed cards were included in many products. Walter s extramarital dalliances were becoming common knowledge throughout chicago. Walter paytons life and career the washington post. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Filled with information that will never go out of date, this series is perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike.
Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Buy and sell results for walter payton at, your no. A ninetime pro bowl selectee, payton is remembered as a prolific rusher, once holding records for career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards. Walter payton was arguably the greatest running back in the history of professional football. Walter tragically passed away from liver disease in 1999 at the age of 45. In the twelve years since his death from cancer, walter paytons legend has only grown in magnitude. The ultimate walter payton fun fact and trivia book. The nickname they gave walter payton was sweetness. One of, if not the best, running backs in nfl history. The time walter payton played quarterback for the bears by jmra on april 16, 2015 leave a comment this year marks the 40th anniversary of the 1975 nfl draft, which notably produced some alltime great players including the late, great walter payton of the chicago bears.
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Sep 29, 2011 sweetness the enigmatic life of walter payton by jeff pearlman, published by gotham books. All walter payton posters are produced ondemand using archival inks, ship within 48 hours, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. Sep 28, 2011 as for payton s 23year marriage to connie, pearlman says that it was a union solely in name. A complete team history of the chicago bears by uniform number. The sobriquet might have had something to do with his soft, highpitched voice.
I remember walter payton, by mike towle, is filled with personal recollections of the people who knew nfl allpro walter payton best. Book reveals new details on life of hall of famer walter. He retired after the 1987 season with the chicago bears. The definitive biography of chicago bears superstar walter payton. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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