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Also Known As Walter Jerry Payton • Sweetness
Born July 25, 1954 • ColumbiaMississippi
Died November 1, 1999 (aged 45) • Illinois
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1993) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1993) • 1 Super Bowl championship • 1 NFL Most Valuable Player award • 5 All-Pro selections • 9 Pro Bowl selections • 1977 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year • 1985 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year) • 1977 Walter Payton Man of the Year
Education Jackson State University
Height/Weight 5 ft 10 inches, 200 lb (1.78 m, 90 kg)
Position running back
Jersey Number 34 (Chicago Bears, 1975–1987)
Draft Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1975 NFL draft.
Games Played 190
Rushing Attempts 3838
Touchdowns 110
Yards Gained By Passing 16726
Yards Per Attempt 4.4

Top Questions

How many times did Walter Payton win the MVP?
Walter Payton won one NFL Most Valuable Player award.
When was Walter Payton inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Walter Payton was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
When was Walter Payton born?
Walter Payton was born on July 25, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi, United States.
How many times was Walter Payton selected to the Pro Bowl?
Walter Payton was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times.
How tall was Walter Payton?
Walter Payton was 5 ft 10 inches, 200 lb (1.78 m, 90 kg).
How many Super Bowls did Walter Payton win?
Walter Payton won one Super Bowl championship.
What position did Walter Payton play?
Walter Payton played running back.
What college did Walter Payton attend?
Walter Payton attended Jackson State University.

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