Remembering Walter Payton

Birth

Jul 25, 1954

Walter Payton was born in Columbia, Mississippi.

Remembering Walter Payton

Period: Jul 25, 1954 to Nov 1, 1999

Freshmen year at Jackson State

Aug 15, 1971

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

Jan 28, 1975

1975 NFL Draft
Walter payton was drafted in 1975, with the fourth overall pick by the Chicago Bears.

Single game rushing record

Nov 20, 1977

Walter Payton set the single game rushing record with 275 yards against the Minnesota Vikings.

Broke the NFL rushing record

Oct 7, 1984

Breaking record
Walter Payton broke Jim Brown's record for most yards rushing in the NFL

Super Bowl XX Champions

Jan 26, 1986

Interview with Payton
Walter Payton led the Chicago Bears to their first Super Bowl Championship by defeating the New England Patriots.

Death

Nov 1, 1999

Tribute to Walter Payton
Walter Payton passed away from cholangiocarcinoma at the age of 45 year.