Walter Payton
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Chicago #Bears Legendary Running Back, 9 x's Pro Bowler, 16,726 Career Rushing Yards. Estate Account of Walter J.Payton Managed by son Jarrett Payton @paytonsun
Chicago, IL
Joined December 2009
Much love and respect for rocking my dad’s jersey last night. 🙏🏽🐻⬇️ #Bears @WalterPayton
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I talk to Matt Suhey about this play all the time. He thought my dad would run inside his block, but once he saw him bounce it outside, Matt said, “He doesn’t need my help.” My pops holding the 🏈 like a loaf of bread! #Bears @walterpayton
One of my favorite runs by Sweetness Walter Payton's jab-step juke for six to ice a 27-19 #Bears win in Tampa #DaBears 40 Years Ago Today October 6, 1985
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I’m seeing 34’s everywhere this morning. It’s going to be a good day! Happy #Bears Monday everyone! @walterpayton 🐐 @MadiJordanP 🐻⬇️
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The stat line is crazy! Pound for pound, he was the best. #Bears @walterpayton 🐐
September 18, 1983 SWEETNESS GOES OFF Walter Payton does it ALL: • Rushing: 28 carries, 161 yds, 1 TD • Receiving: 2 receptions, 27 yds • PASSING: 2-2, 77 yds, 2 TD Payton becomes the only running back since the 1970 merger to throw two touchdown passes in a game. A wild
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The result of the game wasn’t what I expected, but the pregame was definitely a win. @BrittneyPayton @KRoseSharkey @walterpayton #Bears #NFL 🐻⬇️
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Yesterday, @BrittneyPayton stopped to buy a #Powerball ticket. The young man helping her? His name was Payton, born in 1999 and named after my father. Then today, I walked into @Starbucks and saw someone rocking the 34. Moments like these remind me how special it is to see my
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We’re excited to team up w/ the @ProFootballHOF and @USATODAY on the #AwardsofCharacter! This initiative honors everyday heroes who embody commitment, integrity, courage, respect, & excellence—while carrying forward our dad’s legacy. @walterpayton @BrittneyPayton #Bears #NFL
The Pro Football Hall of Fame, in association with @USATODAY, Payton Productions and @paytonsun , is launching the Awards of Character, inspired by the legacy of @walterpayton, who was known for his character on and off the field. This national program will celebrate everyday
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32 years ago today, I stood on the stage at the @ProFootballHOF giving the speech that changed my life forever. Watching this video just took me all the way back. @walterpayton #NFL #Bears
Pro Football Hall of Fame promotional advertisement which aired 30 years ago this week — featuring #Bears legend Walter Payton and his son, Jarrett. In 1993, Jarrett became the first son to serve as presenter for his father's Hall of Fame induction. #DaBears @paytonsun
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Capturing moments like this is priceless. 🙏🏽 Just stopped by my dad’s 2nd home. Full recap of our city adventure…coming soon. 🐻⬇️ #Bears #HappyBdaySweetness
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Had an awesome time throwing the football with my kids at the @walterpayton center on his birthday! 🐻⬇️ #Bears @paytonson @MadiJordanP
The Payton family in the Walter Payton Center on Walter Payton's birthday 💙
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#HappyBirthday to my incredible mom, Connie! Your endless #love and care make you the heart and soul of our family. You’ve shown me what true love looks like, and I’m forever grateful for you, our rock. Here’s to celebrating YOU today, CP! 🎂 ❤️
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Just walked into a @BWWings down in Southern IL and saw this… 🐻⬇️ The 🐐 and The Punky QB. #Bears
@walterpayton | @JimMcMahon
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The true definition of poetry in motion. Most people would’ve blown out their knee making that cut. Watching this run in slow-mo… just wow. #WalterWednesdays 🐻⬇️ #Bears | @walterpayton | #NFL
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I wear it every year for The NFL Draft The No.4 pick in the 1975 draft, running back from Jackson State…
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On my way to work, I pulled up next to a guy with a Payton 34 sticker on the back of his car. At first, he looked at me like I was crazy…then he realized who I was. I told him thanks for the love and then drove off. @walterpayton #Bears
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Both of my kids are rockin’ their grandpa’s sweatshirts to school for sports day…total 🐐 vibes! 🐻⬇️ @walterpayton
@Abercrombie | @paytonson | @PaytonGirl34
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