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Background
According to Wikipedia Walter Payton and Biography of Walter Payton , Walter Payton was born on July 25, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi. . His parents were Edward and Alyne Payton. He had only one older brother named Eddie
Payton. He is of course, African American. Walter Payton went to high school at John J. Jefferson High School, Payton played drums in the marching band, participated in the track team and sang in the school choir.[4][5] Outside of school, he played drums in jazz-rock groups. He pursued his collegiate career at the historically African-American, Jackson State University. Walter Payton did not have any former jobs before he became a professional football player. Walter Payton was one of the best running backs of his time. After leaving the team, Payton explored business opportunities, including real estate, restaurants, and race cars. Living up to his nickname, Payton spent much of his time working make life better for other people. He formed the Halas Payton Foundation in 1988 to help inner-city kids in the Chicago area. He later established the Walter Payton Foundation, also dedicated to helping young people in the state of Illinois. He died in 1999 from rare liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis on November 1. He acquired the nickname "Sweetness" in college. The nickname's origin is ambiguous: it is variously said to have stemmed from his personality, from his athletic grace, or as a sarcastic description of his aggressive
playing style. Payton married Connie Norwood in 1976. During his rookie years he resided in a home on the north side of Arlington Heights, Illinois. The couple had two children, Jarrett Payton (born 1980) and Brittney (born December 26, 1985) and lived in South Barrington, Illinois. After leaving the team, Payton explored business opportunities, including real estate, restaurants, and race cars. Living up to his nickname.
Accomplishments
Walter Payton, a nine-time Pro Bowl selectee, once held the league's record for most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards, and many other categories.He also won a Walter Payton Award, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.He then won most valuable player award twice in 1977 and 1987.He also formed a charity to help inner city kids in the Chicago area .Walter Payton was later elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He also formed a charity to help inner city kids in the Chicago area. He also formed a charity to help inner city kids in theChicagooarea. He also held the NFL rushing record with 16,726 yards and the single game rushing record of 275 yards.
Quotes
1. Most important thought, if you love someone, tell him or her, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store. -Walter Payton 2. We are stronger together than we are alone. Walter Payton 3. Never Die Easy Walter Payton, Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton
4. Tomorrow is promised to no one Walter Payton 5.If you ask me how I want to be remembered, it is as a winner. You know what a winner is? A winner is somebody who has given his best effort, who has tried the hardest they possibly can, who has utilized every ounce of energy and strength within them to accomplish something. It doesn't mean that they accomplished it or failed, it means that they've given it their best. That's a winner. Walter Payton, Never Die Easy: The Autobiography of Walter Payton Extra : When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you. Walter Payton
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