Payton was
born in 1954. He is known by the nickname “Sweetness”. He was an American football
player. His beginning in this sport was in the university. He played as a
running back in the All-American team. He won the most Valuable Player Award
twice in the university. After that he became a professional player. He signed
with Chicago Bears team and played as a running back because he’s known for his
speed. In 13 seasons, he won the National Football League’s and the Most Valuable
Player Award twice. Payton was a helpful person to the community; he studied educationally
how to work with the deaf. After leaving the team he entered business for a
living. He opened restaurants and race cars. He became ill in 1999 and died in
the same year because of cancer.
