Walter Payton
Walter Payton or “Sweetness” as some called him was the definition of the all-around player. The records he held at the time of his retirement included 16,726 total yards, 10 seasons with 1,000 or more yards rushing, 275 yards rushing in one game against Minnesota (1977), 77 games with more than 100 yards rushing, and 110 rushing touchdowns. Payton had 4,368 combined net attempts and accounted for 21,803 combined net yards. He also scored an impressive 750 points on 125 touchdowns. All Pro seven times and played in 9 pro bowls. He was one of the most durable players ever, only missing one game in his rookie season before he played in 186 consecutive games for the Chicago Bears. Not only do the stats speak for Walter, but the way he carried himself. On the field he was a beast, no one could stop him. But off the field his voice was soft and he no longer represented the mean tough guy that was running over everyone on the field. Sweetness was inducted to the hall of fame in 1993.
Walter Payton Video
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