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Walter Payton (July 25, 1954 - November 1, 1999)
was an American football player who held the career record for most yards
gained by a running back until 2002 when Emmitt Smith broke his record.
Walter Payton played for the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1987. He was the NFL
Player of the Year and National Football League Most Valuable Player in
1977, and again in 1985.
In February 1999 Walter Payton announced that he had a rare liver disease -
primary sclerosing cholangitis. Unable to receive a liver transplant because
of bile duct cancer, Walter Payton died in his home on November 1, 1999.
Walter Payton rushed for an incredible 16,726 yards and scored 125 career
TD's. Known as a superb runner, blocker and reciever he was called "Sweetness".
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