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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. 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 Payton announced that he had a rare liver disease - primary sclerosing cholangitisPrimary sclerosing cholangitis PSC is an inflammatory disease of the bile duct, which leads to cholestasis (blockage of bile transport to the gut). Bile is necessary for the absorption of dietary fat. Blockage of the bile duct leads to accumulation, damag. Unable to receive a liver transplant because of bile duct cancer , 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".

See Walter Payton AwardThe Walter Payton Award is awarded annually to the best offensive player in Division I-AA football. The honor was first given in 1987 to the outstanding player in Division I-AA, but in 1995, eligibility was restricted to offensive players. That year, the

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