Walter Jerry Payton was a running back for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League for 13 seasons. He was an American professional football player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time and is referred to as Sweetness.
Walter Payton wife
Walter Payton was married to Connie Norwood in the year of 1976 to 1999. Connie Norwood was the wife of Walter Payton, an American professional football player who played running back for the National Football League’s Chicago Bears (NFL).
The athlete is recognized as one of the all-time great football players. Payton, a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, was a powerful rusher who set records for career rushing yards, and touchdowns.
Walter Payton children
The names of Connie Norwood’s children are Brittney Payton and Jarrett Payton. The Chicago Bears selected her and her partner, Walter Payton, fourth overall in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft.
After the legendary Gale Sayers left the team in 1972, the Bears went through a string of losing seasons. Payton’s first game was a failure because he only managed eight carries with zero net rushing yards.
Walter Payton parents
In Columbia, Mississippi, Payton was one of three children born to Peter and Alyne Payton. The year Payton was born is debated; At the time of his death, most sources stated that he was born in 1954.
Walter Payton siblings
Walter Payton has two siblings and they are Eddie Payton and Pam Payton.
