Walter Payton

By Ryan. H

  • Born

    Walter Payton was born July 25, 1954

  • Organized Football

    The first time Walter Payton played organized football was his Junior year in high schoot at Jefferson High school in Columbia Missoouri.

  • Jackson State University

    Walter Payton went to Jackson State University to play football and become either a preacher or teacher.

  • NCAA All-Time Leading Scorer

    Walter Payton becomes all-time leading scorer in NCAA history with 464 career points

  • Draft Day

    Walter Payton was selected into the NFL Draft as the 4th overall pick to the Chicago Bears as the Bears 1st overall pick.

  • Married

    Walter Payton married Connie Norwood

  • Rushing Record

    Walter Payton broke the rushing record for most yards rushing in a single game with 245 rushing yards vs. the Minnesota Vikings.That is just rushing, not even recieving.

  • Child

    Jarret Payton was born

  • Broke Rushing Record

    Walter Payton Broke Jime Brown's all time rushing record

  • Child

    Brittney Payton was born

  • Won Super Bowl

    Walter Payton helped lead the bears to a Super Bowl in 1985. The had a big victory over the New England Patriots. It was the second biggest victory in the history of Super Bowls. After the Super Bowl they performed the Super Bowl Shuffle. There season record was 18-1.

  • NFL Hall of Fame Inductee

    Walter Payton was elected into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1993

  • College Hall of Fame Inductee

    Walter Payton was elected into the College Hall of Fame in 1996

  • Died

    Walter Payton died in 1999 at the age of 45 with a rare disease.