Walter Payton, the greatest player in Chicago Bears history, would’ve turned 70 today. Thinking about that really puts some things in perspective. The biggest is that we should show love for the ones we love while we still have them because you never know when someone will be gone too soon.
And, after that, my mind immediately goes to a place where I only want to share clips, highlights, and sizzle reels. Because legends can never die if we continue passing along their legacies.
My fathers legacy on and off the field inspires me every day. #HappyBirthday to the man who made #sweetness more than just a word – it’s a way of life. We miss you, @walterpayton. #Bears pic.twitter.com/6nlNAOsUnJ— Jarrett Payton (@paytonsun) July 25, 2023
Walter Payton career vs. the Packers:
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) October 13, 2021
🐻⬇️ – 2,484 rushing yards
🐻⬇️ – 19 touchdowns
🐻⬇️ – 1 touchdown pass
🐻⬇️ – Countless memories for so many fans pic.twitter.com/2KqM9EQWXh
His running style was unique, skillset was unrivaled, and his drive was unmatched. Payton’s numbers (16,726 rushing yards, 21,264 scrimmage yards, 125 rushing + receiving touchdowns, and 8 passing touchdowns) speak for themselves. But it’s the highlights that will leave you breathless.
Walter Payton 1977#DaBears pic.twitter.com/vOdtci4U59
— Old Time Football 🏈 (@Ol_TimeFootball) May 25, 2023
“The Chicago Bears were a team that played notably off-key for many seasons until the dazzle of Walter Payton almost single-handedly carried them to the playoffs.”
WATCH: Walter Payton Had the Original “Flu Game” on This Date in NFL History (VIDEOS)https://t.co/NoOJExW20C pic.twitter.com/66R67pxizd— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) November 20, 2022
A Razor Ramon-Walter Payton promo exists because why wouldn’t a promo with two 🐐’s exist? https://t.co/Y4HatdR5K2 pic.twitter.com/FhwAnMyuhn— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) October 21, 2021
Jimbo Covert spinning one about the 🐐, Walter Payton. via @NFL pic.twitter.com/G9ucgab2rT
— Bleacher Nation Bears (@BN_Bears) August 8, 2021
NFL history has been littered with great players. And there will be more awesome ones who are coming down the pipeline in years to come. But there will never, e-e-e-ever be someone like Walter Payton. The best there is, the best there was, and quite possibly the best there ever will be among those to suit up for the Chicago Bears.
