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1984 Topps Walter Payton #228 Chicago Bears HOF - :
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Walter Payton, also known as "Sweetness," was a professional American football player who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) for 13 seasons from 1975 to 1987. Some of his career highlights include:
- Rushing for over 16,000 yards, which was the most in NFL history at the time of his retirement.
- Being selected to the Pro Bowl 9 times
- Being named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1977
- Setting the record for most career rushing touchdowns (110)
- Setting the single game rushing record with 275 yards against the Minnesota Vikings on November 20, 1977.
- Being selected to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993
- His Jersey number 34 was retired by the Chicago bears
Payton was also known for his off-field philanthropy and community involvement. He was the founder of the Walter Payton Foundation and the Walter Payton Cancer Fund, which raised millions of dollars for cancer research and education. He passed away in 1999 but his legacy lives on.
