As one of only 57 past Walter Payton Man of the Year recipients (representing .1% of the 38,000 players in the NFL since 1970), I'm proud to be associated with this special and unique community of ...

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.

Bears' Walter Payton honored on ESPN's list of best draft picks ever Few NFL legends have stood as giants both on and off the field. Chicago Bears legend Walter 'Sweetness' Payton is one.

For the second time, a Jacksonville Jaguars player has won Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, an award that annually recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the ...

His older brother, Eddie, accepted the diploma on the late NFL great's behalf. NFL legend Walter Payton, who passed away in 1999, was awarded a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State ...

Steve Wright, a three-time NFL champion with the Packers whose likeness was used on the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died on Sunday in Alabama, Green Bay announced. He was 82.

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.

But choosing Walter Payton for the 4th overall spot had to be the easiest one by far. This article first appeared on Chicago Bears on SI and was syndicated with permission.