Walter Payton Timeline

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  • Walter Payton was born on the twenty-fith of July in 1954.

    Walter Payton was born on the twenty-fith of July in 1954.

    Walter Jerry Payton was born on July 25, 1954 in Columbia Mississippi, he was the second of three children and was described when he was young as never wanting to compete with his older brother.
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    Walter Paytons Life

  • 1971 was Walter Paytons Freshman Year at Jackson State University, where he stared as the Running Back of the Jaguars until his graduation in 1975

    1971 was Walter Paytons Freshman Year at Jackson State University, where he stared as the Running Back of the Jaguars until his graduation in 1975

    Walter Payton was not heavely recruited out of college, while most black athletes at the time went to schools in the west, like Cal, or USC, but Walter chose to go to the tiny, historically black Jackson State University.
  • Walter Payton Appeared On Soul Train

    Walter Payton Appeared On Soul Train

    Walter Payton makes an appearence on soul train

  • "When I get through with Chicago, they'll be loving me."

    He said this after being drafted by the Bears.
  • Walter Paytons First season in the NFL

    Walter Paytons First season in the NFL

    He was drafted in the first round of the 1975 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears of the NFC conference.
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    Walter Paytons Career, that was one of a hall of famer.

    Walter Payton during his career, racked up all time records in touchdowns, yards from scrimmage, and rushing yards.

  • Walter Payton Married Connie Norwood

    Walter Payton and Connie Norwood married in 1976 and would remain married until his death in 1999.
  • Walter Payton was voted to his First Pro Bowl in 1976.

    Walter Payton was voted to his First Pro Bowl in 1976.

    Walter Payton was voted to his very first Pro Bowl selection after rushing for over 1000 yrds. and 17 touchdowns, he was also named Pro Bowl MVP.
  • Walter Payton broke O.J. Simpsons Single game rushing record.

    Walter Payton broke O.J. Simpsons Single game rushing record.

    Walter Payton ran for 275 yards and broke the single game record previously held by "The Juice" O.J. Simpson with a 102 degree Fever. He did this against a defense that had multiple Hall of Famers including Alan Page.
  • Walter Payton Retired in 1987

    Walter Payton Retired in 1987

    Walter Payton retired from Pro Football just two years removed from his Superbowl appeance. He was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame first ballot in 1993.

  • “I am happy to say that everyone that I have met in my life, I have gained something from them; be it negative or positive, it has enforced and reinforced my life in some aspect.”

  • Walter Payton was voted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Walter Payton was voted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Walter Payton after waiting the minimum five years was voted into the Hall of Fame after a 13 year career in which he ran for over 16,000 yards and led the league in career rushing yards until Emmit Smith broke.

  • Walter Payton attempted to become the first black owner of a team

    Walter Payton attempted to become the first black owner of an NFL franchise but his attempts were thwarted by the egos of other investors.

  • Walter Payton Announces that he is dying

    Walter Payton announces he has a rare form of liver diesease.
  • Walter Payton Died of Cancer

    Walter Payton Died of Cancer

    Walter Jerry Payton died of Complications caused by cancer in 1999, after a long battle with the terrible disease.

  • “I want to be remembered like Pete Rose. 'Charlie Hustle.' I want people to say, 'Wherever he was, he was always giving it his all.”