Walter Payton

Walter Jerry Payton (born July 25, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi ? died November 1, 1999 in Barrington, Illinois,) was an American football running back and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Post-Career

After retirement, Payton dabbled in auto racing and was part of a group of investors that sought to bring an NFL team back to St. Louis. This effort, however, proved unsuccessful; the NFL instead awarded expansion franchises to Jacksonville, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina in 1995. There is school in Chicago named after him.

Related Topics:
NFL - St. Louis - Jacksonville, Florida - Charlotte, North Carolina - 1995 - Chicago

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