But Walter Payton never reached the end zone in the Bears' 46-10 victory, and that disappointed some fans in the stands who chanted ''Walter, Walter, Walter.'' It also disappointed Payton, he ...

Payton starred for the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1987 after graduating from Jackson State. At Jackson State, Payton, as a running back, was voted Black College Player of the Year in 1973 and 1974.

Out of 32 nominees, one NFL player was awarded the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Learn which football star took home the award in 2025 ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Walter Payton's son talks about Chiefs TE Travis Kelce's 2nd nomination for prestigious award Posted 2:52 PM, Feb 06, 2025 and last updated 4:30 PM, Feb 06, 2025 By: Kevin Holmes ...

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

It is the highest honor in the league. While Kelce hasn't won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award itself — the winner won't be announced until Feb. 6 — he has won the charity challenge.

The winner of the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air nationally on FOX and the NFL Network ...

Graham was named the Philadelphia Eagles' 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee. For Graham, it's the second time he's been nominated for the award. He was Philadelphia's 2022 nominee.

The winner of the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award will receive up to a $265,000 donation to their charity of choice, while each nominee will receive up to $55,000 to their respective charity ...

Ogunjobi is the Steelers nominee for the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, presented by Nationwide, an honor he more than deserves with the way he truly gives from the heart. Ogunjobi ...