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Birth
Walter Payton was born in Columbia, Mississippi. -
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Remembering Walter Payton
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Freshmen year at Jackson State
College Career
Walter Payton turned down bigger school offers to play close to home behind his older brother at Jackson State. -
Drafted by Chicago Bears
1975 NFL Draft
Walter payton was drafted in 1975, with the fourth overall pick by the Chicago Bears. -
Single game rushing record
Walter Payton set the single game rushing record with 275 yards against the Minnesota Vikings. -
Broke the NFL rushing record
Breaking record
Walter Payton broke Jim Brown's record for most yards rushing in the NFL -
Super Bowl XX Champions
Interview with Payton
Walter Payton led the Chicago Bears to their first Super Bowl Championship by defeating the New England Patriots. -
Death
Tribute to Walter Payton
Walter Payton passed away from cholangiocarcinoma at the age of 45 year.
