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Topic: Walter Payton


In the News (Tue 2 Dec 08)

  
  Member - Pro Football Hall of Fame
Walter Payton, the Chicago Bears' first-round choice and the fourth player selected in the 1975 National Football League Draft, developed into a superstar of unusual dimensions during his 13-season NFL tenure from 1975 to 1987, all of which he spent with the Chicago Bears.
Payton was selected as the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1977 and 1985, the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1977 and 1985 and the NFC Most Valuable Player in 1977.
Payton's 492 career pass receptions for 4,538 yards and 15 touchdowns contributed to his exceptional combined net yard totals.
www.profootballhof.com /hof/member.jsp?player_id=174   (370 words)

  
  Walter Payton - MSN Encarta
Payton was also an excellent blocker and pass catcher, and he threw for eight touchdowns during his career.
Walter Jerry Payton was born in Columbia, Mississippi.
Payton ran for a career-high 1,852 rushing yards in 1977—again leading the NFC—and the Bears made the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
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 Walter Payton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Walter, or "Spider Man" as he called himself as a boy growing up, was active in Boy Scouts, the church choir, camping with friends, and playing drums in the band before e he finally turned to football his junior year in high school at the all-fl Jefferson High School.
Payton led his team to an 8-2 record that year and was named All State, but was not heavily recruited because of the two years that he only played of high school football.
Walter Payton was made the fourth player chosen on the first round of the NFL college draft in the spring of 1975 by the Chicago Bears.
www2.nemcc.edu /mspeople/walter_payton.htm   (427 words)

  
 CNN/SI - NFL Football - Cancer claims NFL legend Walter Payton - Tuesday November 02, 1999 05:08 PM
Payton died of bile duct cancer that was discovered during his treatment earlier this year for primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare liver disease.
Payton disclosed in February that he was suffering from primary sclerosing cholangitis and needed a liver transplant.
Walter Payton was an inspiration to me by the way he carried himself on the field and off the field," said Dallas' Emmitt Smith, who with 13,174 yards is the NFL's active rushing leader and No. 4 on the list, 3,552 behind Payton.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/nfl/news/1999/11/01/payton_obit   (1632 words)

  
 Walter Payton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Payton also was an avid participant of his school’s choir and band.
Payton soon realized that the school would not retract their decision, and chose to play for his new coach anyway [1].
Payton’s legacy is carried on through his charity foundation, the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Walter_Payton   (1752 words)

  
 Walter Payton Cancer Fund: Biography
Walter Payton, NFL Hall of Fame football player, was born in Columbia, Mississippi, the son of Peter Payton, a factory worker, and Alyne Payton.
Walter, or "Spider Man" as he called himself as a boy, was active in Boy Scouts, the church choir, camping with friends, and playing drums in the band before he finally turned to football his junior year in high school at the all-fl Jefferson High School.
Payton was successful in business as well as sports; he had interests in restaurants, real estate, banking, construction, and, particularly, auto racing.
www.payton34.org /bio.cfm   (991 words)

  
 Walter's Biography
Walter's historical career as a running back helped to establish him as the All-Time leader in running and combined net yards.
Walter contributed 16,726 rushing yards with 100 touchdowns during his tenure with the bears.
The drive and determination Walter exhibited in his on-field performances with the Chicago Bears continued to serve him well in his business career, including his Payton Power Equipment Company, the premier provider of heavy equipment to industrial and construction businesses in the Chicagoland area and nationally.
www.payton34.com /walterbio.htm   (333 words)

  
 Walter Payton Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Walter Payton was born in 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi, in the heart of the racially-charged South.
Walter's appearance had some people wondering what could be wrong for several months, but in his typical fashion, Payton attributed his gaunt appearance to preparing for a marathon.
Payton had been put on the waiting list for a donor liver, but would not be moved up the list due to his notoriety.
www.bearshistory.com /lore/walterpayton.aspx   (2714 words)

  
 Daily Herald:: Remembering Walter Payton
Walter Payton asked for prayers earlier this year when he announced he needed a new liver to combat the disease that was destroying his own.
Walter Payton, perhaps the greatest running back in football history, demanded your attention off the field as much as he did on the field.
Walter Payton's performance on the football field and his conduct off the field produced unforgettable memories and precious personal moments for coaches and former players around the NFL.
www.dailyherald.com /special/payton/stories.htm   (847 words)

  
 DI'S WALTER PAYTON TRIBUTE
For Walter Payton, 16,726 yards not only signify the 9 1/2 miles he ran for in 13 seasons, they also represent durability from a running back who was not afraid to take a hit, to duck his head and plow into a defender just to get that extra yard.
Payton's last big year was 1986, when he reached 1,000 yards rushing for the 10th time in his career.
Payton was diagnosed with PSC in the fall of 1998 and revealed it at a press conference on Feb. 2 after he felt compelled to explain a dramatic weight loss.
www.geocities.com /dibears101.geo/payton2.html   (1979 words)

  
 ESPN Classic - Sweetness ran and ran and ran
For Payton, the 16,726 yards not only signified the 9½ miles he ran for in 13 seasons, they also represented durability from a running back who enjoyed the physical contact of ducking his head and plowing into a defender just to get that extra yard.
On Feb. 2, 1999, a frail and skinny Payton announced that he was suffering from primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare disease in which the ducts that drain bile from the liver become inflamed and blocked.
Payton was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1996.
espn.go.com /classic/biography/s/Payton_Walter.html   (1370 words)

  
 Walter Payton Biography | Encyclopedia of World Biography
Walter Jerry Payton was born in Columbia, Mississippi on July 25, 1954.
Payton was 33 years old when he retired from active play in 1987, having rushed on 77 occasions for over 100 game yards.
Payton died on November 1, 1999 in Barrington, Illinois at the age of 45.
www.bookrags.com /biography/walter-payton   (1830 words)

  
 Walter Payton Cancer Fund: About Walter
Walter's historical career as a running back helped to establish him as the All-Time leader in running and combined net yards from 1984-2002.
Connie Payton’s book, Stronger Than Cancer, is chock-full of great insights, helpful tips and bits of wisdom from people just like you whose lives have been touched by cancer.
The Walter Payton Cancer Fund is a special fund of Cancer Treatment Research Foundation.
www.payton34.org /aboutWalter.cfm   (355 words)

  
 NFL Greatest Players - All Time greatest NFL Players
Walter Payton: Sweetness was an illusion nurtured by Chicago Bears fans who watched Walter Payton perform for 13 NFL seasons.
Superbly conditioned, Payton also was an outstanding receiver and a threat to break open a game with the halfback pass, which he threw eight times for touchdowns.
Payton could deliver with the fierce drive of a fullback, a role he relished even more than his ball-carrying exploits.
www.hollywoodsportsbook.com /nflgreats/wpayton.cfm   (405 words)

  
 Walter Jerry Payton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Walter Payton, aka Sweetness, was born in Columbia, Mississippi on July 25, 1954.
Payton led the NFL in yards rushing that season and was named the leagues most valuable player.
Payton was elected to the hall of fame in 1993.
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 Walter Payton's Roundhouse:: Aurora Restaurants | Aurora Bars | Naperville Restaurants | Naperville Bars | Chicago ...
Walter Payton's Roundhouse (Chicago Bears) is a 70,000 sq.ft. entertainment facility in Aurora housing a restaurant and brewpub, 14 bars, a comedy club, Chicago wedding and Chicago banquet facilities and corporate meeting rooms and (former Chicago Bear) Walter Payton Museum.
With 14 bars, a restaurant, micro brewery, piano bar, open air entertainment courtyard and Walter Payton Museum, Walter Payton's Roundhouse is a perfect host for those looking for a great bar or restaurant in and around Aurora, Naperville and the Chicago area...
We carry Walter Payton Jersies, Chicago Bears apparel, Chicago Bears Hats, Chicago Bears sweatshirts and more!
www.walterpaytonsroundhouse.com   (322 words)

  
 Walter Payton Online
Walter is an example of who we all should strive to be.
Walter Payton played in the National Football League from 1975 to 1987.
Walter held the record for total rushing yards in a career (16,726) for almost 20 years and scored 100 touchdowns.
www.prosportsheroes.com /walterpayton   (223 words)

  
 As always, Payton ultimate team player
The last time I spoke at length with Walter Payton about his career was in November 1997, but he was clearly uncomfortable looking back.
Walter was sometimes caught from behind on the football field, so perhaps that's why he didn't spend a lot of time peeking over his shoulder.
Walter was part of the family, and Sundays were our days together.
www.geocities.com /m45_rl/WalterPayton.htm   (975 words)

  
 Walter Payton Cancer Fund: Research Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
All proceeds gained by the Walter Payton Cancer Fund are administered by the Cancer Treatment Research Foundation (CTRF).
Currently, the Walter Payton Cancer Fund and CTRF supports several active grants divided among a number of innovative categories such as nutritional oncology, immuno-therapy, gene therapy, angiostatics, and novel uses of traditional therapies.
Regardless of how you refer to the discipline, the Walter Payton Cancer Fund and CTRF are committed to bringing scientific focus and review to the field to continue seeking the best, most innovative treatment options for cancer patients no matter where they originate.
www.ctrf.org /payton/research.cfm   (954 words)

  
 eReader.com: Excerpt from Walter Payton
Instead of sending Payton to the strong side, where the tight end could help seal off the corner, he had number 34 running a sweep to the more exposed weak side.
Payton had gained more than 1,400 yards during the regular season, and the Bears knew that the New England defense would have to key on him.
In their Super Bowl scheme, therefore, they often employed Payton as a decoy: McMahon would fake a hand-off to Payton, drawing the defenders toward him, and then either throw to an open receiver or hand off to the Bears' number two back, Matt Suhey.
www.ereader.com /product/book/excerpt/7806?book=Walter_Payton   (1704 words)

  
 A A World . Reference Room . Articles . Walter Payton | PBS
Payton played with the Bears until his retirement after the 1987 season, filling the position of halfback for most of that time.
In his 12 years with the Bears, Payton became one of the greatest running backs in the history of the game.
Payton was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.
www.pbs.org /wnet/aaworld/reference/articles/walter_payton.html   (269 words)

  
 WALTER PAYTON 1954 - 1999
 As late as the day before he died, Payton's friends and family denied the NFL career rushing leader was gravely ill and said his condition had not deteriorated enough to make him eligible for a new liver.
But judging by Payton's appearance, liver specialists speculated he knew of his cancer at the time he announced he would need a transplant.
 Payton had a disease that scars the bile ducts, which carry bile from the liver to the small intestine to help digest food.
slam.canoe.ca /FootballNFLWalterPayton/nov1_doc.html   (498 words)

  
 Walter Payton College Prep - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Payton was founded in 2000, and is part of the Chicago Public Schools system.
It was named after Walter Payton, a former member of the Chicago Bears who died soon before the school was opened.
Payton's four year-old team topped the University of Chicago Laboratory School (the reigning private school in the division) in Division 2A at the Illinois Council of Math Teachers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Walter_Payton_College_Prep   (392 words)

  
 Walter Payton Cancer Fund: News & Events   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Connie Payton created the Fund to honor her husband's life by funding cancer research, is partnering with Whole Foods Market to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition in preventing and treating cancer.
Two years ago, Connie Payton and her family established the Walter Payton Cancer Fund to provide cancer patients and their families dignity, healing and genuine hope for a cure through the support of the world's most innovative and promising clinical research.
Payton remarked, "will bring us a long way toward that goal." Chicago affiliates from ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX all covered the press conference that included a raffle of a Walter Payton photo and commemorative signing of a Sweetness Campaign poster.
www.ctrf.org /payton/news.cfm   (3297 words)

  
 WALTER PAYTON 1954 - 1999
  The late, great Walter Payton may be gone but he certainly won't be forgotten.
Payton passed away Monday from bile duct cancer at age 45.
 CHICAGO (AP) -- Walter Payton's popularity and his impact on the city where he played will be on display Saturday at Soldier Field when the stadium hosts a memorial service for the NFL's career rushing leader.
www.canoe.ca /FootballNFLWalterPayton/home.html   (226 words)

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