Walter Payton

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.