1999: Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Walter Payton died of bile duct cancer and liver failure at age 45. “The last 12 months have been extremely tough on me and my family. … Our greatest thanks goes out ...

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward has been named the 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year, awarded annually to players who "excel on the field and demonstrate a passion for creating a ...

Bobby Wagner of the Washington Commanders has been selected as the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year ...

When you ask a football fan who they think is the greatest running back of all time, you're going to hear one of just two names in response: Barry Sanders or Walter Payton. Either answer is acceptable ...

All 32 nominees will be recognized for their achievements during the week leading up to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The winner of the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by ...

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - NFL Hall of Famer and Jackson State University graduate Walter “Sweetness” Payton is honored today during commencement ceremonies. The Golden Class is the 50th-year reunion of ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 7, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Chicago Bears' running back Walter ...

Derrick Henry making some type of history has become an almost weekly ritual over the past two seasons. The Baltimore Ravens' Pro Bowl running back continued to make history Sunday when he tied Walter ...

The NFL announced today the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide is the league's ...