Photos are copyrighted by Chicago Bears or AP/Wide World Photos and are used with permission. "He was a guy who was special. I think of all the guys that I covered over the years, he was my favorite. He epitomized what a football player was and he epitomized what Chicago was and what a Bear was. They can talk about Michael Jordan and Mike Ditka and Sammy Sosa, but Walter Payton was Chicago sports." (FOX)

John Madden

Payton Partners

Partnerships

The Walter Payton Cancer Fund launched a unique new partnership with Dailey Athletic Apparel during the 4th Annual Walter Payton 16,726 Yard Run. Dailey is offering Walter Payton apparel and donating 50% of the sales back to the Fund. So embrace your love of this memorable football icon while helping to fund cancer research programs. Visit Dailey Athletic Apparel online.