#OnThisDay in 1999, #WalterPayton, American Pro Football HOF running back (NFL MVP 1977; 9 x Pro Bowl; 5 x First Team All Pro; Chicago Bears), died of Cholangiocarcinoma at 45.
#RIP 🕯️

"Man folks don't realize how cold Walter Payton was at Jackson State. One of the greatest backs in college football history."

The Life And Career Of Walter Payton (Complete Story)
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The Life And Career Of Walter Payton (Complete Story)

Walter Payton was a man among boys during his 13 year NFL career. After a stellar career with Chicago, Payton died of cancer in 1999. This is his story.

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