Walter Payton

American football running back, Pro Football Hall of Famer (1954-1999)
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Summary

Walter Payton was born on July 25, 1954[1], in Columbia[2]. He died on November 1, 1999[3], in South Barrington[4]. He worked as an American football player[5].

Key Facts

  • Child: Jarrett Payton[6]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[7]
  • Educated at: Jackson State University[8], Columbia High School[9]
  • Award received: AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award[10], Walter Payton Man of the Year Award[11], Pro Football Hall of Fame[12], College Football Hall of Fame[13], Order of Lincoln[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Member of sports team: Chicago Bears[16]
  • Position played on team / speciality: halfback[17]
  • Cause of death: cholangiocarcinoma[18]
  • Sport: American football[19]
  • Family name: Payton (surname)[20]
  • Given name: Walter[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • Nominated for: Walter Payton Man of the Year Award[23]
  • Nickname: Sweetness[24]
  • Height: 178 cm[25]
  • Mass: 91 kg[26]
  • Sibling: Eddie Payton[27]
  • P14750: A9F0-D3C8-D060-6718-E801[28]

FAQs

Where was Walter Payton born?

Walter Payton's place of birth was Columbia[2].

Where did Walter Payton die?

Walter Payton passed away in South Barrington[4].

What did Walter Payton do for work?

Walter Payton worked as an American football player[5].

Where did Walter Payton go to school?

Walter Payton was educated at Jackson State University[8] and Columbia High School[9].

What awards did Walter Payton receive?

Honors received include AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award[10], Walter Payton Man of the Year Award[11], Pro Football Hall of Fame[12], and College Football Hall of Fame[13].

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  18. [3] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Pro Football Reference. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. 14d ago · Gnoeee · 2026-10-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topic's main category → Category:Walter Payton
    Educated at → Jackson State University, Columbia High School
    Award received → AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award, Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, Pro Football Hall of Fame +2
    Sport → American football
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