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Walter Payton

By: Caralyn Reid. Walter Payton. Born July 25 th , 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi Family: Jarrett Payton (Son), Brittney Payton (Daughter) Pam Curry (Sister), Eddie Payton (Brother), Pete Payton (Dad), and Alyne Payton (Mom). Attended Jackson State College

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Walter Payton

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  1. By: Caralyn Reid Walter Payton

  2. Born July 25th, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi Family: Jarrett Payton (Son), Brittney Payton (Daughter) Pam Curry (Sister), Eddie Payton (Brother), Pete Payton (Dad), and Alyne Payton (Mom). Attended Jackson State College Running back for the Chicago Bears and the founder of the “Walter and Connie Payton Foundation”. Died Monday, November 1, 1999 Background Information

  3. NFL All-Time record holder of: Rushing Record Career Rushing Touchdowns Rushing Yards in One Game Made 9 Pro Bowl appearances in 13 seasons Scored 110 touchdowns Made 3,838 carries Won “black College Player of the Year” in 1973 and 1974 Congratulated by President Ronald Reagan “Walter and Connie Payton Foundation” Accomplishments

  4. Kind hearted Had faith Amazing athlete Charitable Generous Loyal Someone you could really talk to Always happy Tough Diligent Never gave up Qualities

  5. Very poor Lived on a tight lot with dirty streets and simple houses Dad and mom worked 2 jobs Had difficult responsibilities In free time he was outside playing sandlot football and baseball games and fishing Went to an all black high school Growing Up

  6. http://www.payton34.com/ http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2007-07-19-no-3-walter-payton_N.htm http://www.chicagobears.com/tradition/hof-payton.asp http://bostoncannons.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/walter-payton-statue.jpg Book: Never Die Easy. By: Walter Payton with Don Yaeger Bibliography

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