The Payton Family
Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, known as 'Sweetness,' and his son Jarrett, who followed him into football and broadcasting.
Walter Payton
Football Player · b. 1954–1999
Hall of Fame running back known as "Sweetness," long the NFL's all-time leading rusher and a Super Bowl champion with the Chicago Bears.
Notable Works
- Super Bowl XX champion
- NFL Hall of Fame
- Former NFL all-time rushing leader
Jarrett Payton
Football Player, Broadcaster · b. 1983
Walter's son, a running back who played briefly in the NFL and CFL before becoming a broadcaster and ambassador for his father's foundation.
Notable Works
- Tennessee Titans
- Montreal Alouettes
- NBC Sports Chicago broadcaster