chicagotribune.com - 29 days ago
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Ceremony will commemorate the 10th anniversary of his death
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Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Walter Payton. The family originally had planned to unveil and donate a statue of the Hall of Fame running back at Soldier Field when the Bears play host to the Cleveland Browns.
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This page is dedicated to the memory of
Walter. On this page you will find a tribute...
video, highlights, photo gallery, and a look at Walter Payton's lasting legacy with the Chicago Bears. In 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1987, Payton ...
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Remembering Walter Payton
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The Bears Den - 10/28/09
Windy City Gridiron —
... for the Cincy game. Thanks, Larry.
The Bears players are giving back to the community.
Bears players are also getting ready to host charitable functions.
Chicago Sun-Times
Tommie Harris needs to practice. End o' article.
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Chicago Tribune
The Bears are going to hold a halftime tribute to Walter Payton on Sunday. ...
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ProFootballTalk.com —
... Dallas Morning News thinks giving Cowboys players off on Mondays after victories sends the wrong message . The Giants struggled Sunday night when the Cardinals stacked the box to stop the run. Said Eagles S Quintin Mikell, " We're a big-play defense . We want to come out each week and create turnovers." Dan Daly of the Washington Times writes that TE Chris Cooley's injury gives the Redskins another unneeded excuse for their poor season . The Bears will mark the 10th anniversary of Walter Payton's death at halftime of Sunday's game. The ...
Walter Payton Halftime Tribute at Bears Game
Sport Syndicate —
... I heard a whistle in the crowd, and I turned around and didn't see him. I will always remember that moment," Jarrett said. Mike Singletary emphasized Payton's courage and unselfishness "and acceptance of the Lord" in his remarks. Mike Ditka quoted scripture as his voice cracked with emotion in describing Payton the football player and the person. "He was the best runner, blocker, teammate, and friend I have ever met," Ditka said. "I love Walter Payton. ... He was sweet." Thanks to Fred Mitchell
The Morning After: October 29, 2009
Sparty and Friends —
Yo! I don’t have much for you in the way of commentary this morning other than I’m really, REALLY looking forward to this week being over and the weekend beginning. This weekend is the time change, right? One more hour of sleep, right? Good.
Grab your coffee and click on some links.I almost can’t believe it’s been 10 years already.
In case you haven’t heard yet, Andre Agassi was a meth-head.
Lane Kiffin’s shout out to Lil’ Wayne.
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It is difficult to believe that 10 years have passed since the sports world lost a true giant with the passing of Walter Payton on November 1, 1999.
Click here to read “Simply Sweet” , which is an in-depth look at Payton’s glory days at Jackson State and in the NFL with the Chicago ...
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Click here to read “Simply Sweet” , which is an in-depth look at Payton’s glory days at Jackson State and in the NFL with the Chicago ...
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