Celebrate Walter Payton’s birthday by reliving his 200-yard game vs. Packers

Chicago Bears legendary running back Walter Payton would have turned 71 years old on Thursday. Payton passed away in 1999 at 46 after a brief battle with a rare liver condition. The Bears celebrated his life via social media with a special birthday tweet.

Happy birthday, Sweetness! pic.twitter.com/S4t0k48BZN

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) July 25, 2024

A nine-time Pro Bowl selection, Payton was a prolific rusher that was named league MVP in 1977. Nearly a decade leader, he helped the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX. Payton once held NFL records for career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, and all-purpose yards, among other statistical categories. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993.

When #Bears legend Walter Payton ran for 205 yards and 2 TDs Vs GB in 1977. pic.twitter.com/R8U7ahXPmY

— ImBearingDown (@ImBearingDown) May 15, 2024

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