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Walter Payton
American football player (1953–1999)
This article is about the American football running back. For the musician, see Walter Payton (musician).
American football player
| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | (1953-07-25)July 25, 1953[notes 1] Columbia, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died: | November 1, 1999(1999-11-01) (aged 46) South Barrington, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| High school: | Columbia |
| College: | Jackson State (1971–1974) |
| NFL draft: | 1975 / round: 1 / pick: 4 |
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Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953[notes 1] – November 1, 1999) was an American professional footballrunning back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Nicknamed "Sweetness", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time.
Payton began his
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Walter Payton
(1954-1999)
Who Was Walter Payton?
Nicknamed "Sweetness," Walter Payton was a star running back for the Chicago Bears, establishing multiple records and earning nine Pro Bowl selections during his Hall of Fame career. Also known for his charitable work, Payton succumbed to bile duct cancer on November 1, 1999.
Early Years and Career
Walter Jerry Payton was born on July 25, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi. Known by the nickname "Sweetness," Payton was admired both for his astonishing football skills and his generous off-the-field personality.
Payton first began to attract national attention as a halfback at Jackson State University, making the starting lineup his freshman year in 1971. He was selected for the All-American team and was named the Black College Player of the Year in 1973 and 1974. In his four years at Jackson State, Payton rushed for more than 3,500 yards and scored more than 450 points, showing fans and opponents alike just what a versatile and talented player he was. Off the field, he showed his interest in helping others,
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Walter Paton
English barrister and youth footballer
Walter Boldero Paton (19 April 1853 – 11 February 1937) was an English barrister who also wrote guides to emigration to the British colonies. In his youth, he was a keen footballer who played for Oxford University in the 1873 FA Cup Final and for England in 1871 in a representative match against Scotland.
Family and education
Paton was born in Hanover Terrace in the Regent's Park area of Westminster, London,[1] the youngest son of George Paton,[2] a barrister, and Laura Coore.[3]
He was educated at Harrow School before going up to University College, Oxford in 1872. He graduated with a BA in 1876 and was awarded his MA in 1879.[1]
Paton was married to Adeline Loftus,[3] the daughter of Capt. Arthur John Loftus and Lady Catherine Loftus,[4] who was the daughter of John Loftus, 2nd Marquess of Ely.[5] His wife was a lady-in-waiting to Queen Victoria from 1889 to 1892.[6]
His brother, Frederick Lechmere Paton,[3] was married
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