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Biography
Walter Jerry Payton was an American professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Nicknamed "Sweetness", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
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Awards & recognition
- College Football Hall of Fame · 1996
- Pro Football Hall of Fame · 1993
- Order of Lincoln · 1987
- AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award · 1977
- Walter Payton Man of the Year Award · 1977
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- Walter Payton Man of the Year Award · 1977 · nominated
Filmography6 titles
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
2022as Self (archive footage)
2022as Self (archive footage)
America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
2006as Self (archive footage)
2006as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live
1975as Self - Host
1975as Self - Host
Raw
1993as Walter Payton
1993as Walter Payton
Coach
1989as Walter Payton
1989as Walter Payton
NFL Icons
2021as Self
2021as Self