'Sweetness' popular among incoming players

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FanHouse found this 6/19/2008 on myespn.go.com [flag]
Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker As NFL rookies are required to tour the Hall of Fame this offseason, there is one person that incoming players are most interested in. "The one guy they all seem to know about is Walter Payton," said tour coordinator Joe Horrigan of the former Chicago Bears running back. "It's just the mystique. I think it's the personality, the nickname 'Sweetness,' and ... [link]

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Today's NFL Rookies Still Love Walter Payton
Published 6/19/2008 by Michael David Smith at FanHouse
... The NFL has implemented a new policy this year requiring every rookie to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and there's great news for any old-school type who worries that the modern 20-somethings don't have respect for the history of the game. Here's what Hall of Fame vice president of communications and exhibits Joe Horrigan had to say about the rookies' visits: ...

Payton Popular With Rookies Visiting Hall of Fame
Published 6/20/2008 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
Now that all NFL rookies are required to take a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, ESPN’s HASHMARKS wants to know which player’s exhibit is the most popular destination. And how sweet it is to see that Sweetness is often at the top spot . ...

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It's been more than 20 years since Chicago Bears great Walter Payton retired and almost nine years since he died. But Sweetness is most certainly not forgotten. The NFL has implemented a new policy this year requiring every rookie to visit the Pro ...
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