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Walter Payton. By: Michelle Ernst. Background Information. Born July 25, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi Attended and graduated from Jackson State with a bachelor’s degree in special education Played in the NFL as a running back for the Chicago Bears Died November 1, 1999. Family.
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Walter Payton By: Michelle Ernst
Background Information • Born July 25, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi • Attended and graduated from Jackson State with a bachelor’s degree in special education • Played in the NFL as a running back for the Chicago Bears • Died November 1, 1999
Family • Parents-Edward and Alyne Payton • Wife-Connie • Kids-Brittany and Jarrett Payton • Brother-Eddie • Sister-Pam
Accomplishments • Always try his hardest on the football field no matter what • Earned being M.V.P, winning a super bowl, being inducted into the football hall of fame, and accomplishing all his outstanding statistics • Having a rare liver disease and trying to fight out of it which shows to most people to never give up no matter what difficult situation you’re going through
Interesting Facts • He was the fourth overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on January 28, 1975 drafted by the Chicago Bears • His nickname is sweetness • He loves to pull pranks SWEETNESS
Determined Intelligent Strong Brave Qualities
Bibliography • www.spotgfx.com • www.americansportsoutlet.com • www.minardi-photo.com • www.nflfootballplayers.blogspot.com • www.sportsgatherings.com • www.sportsmemorabilia.com