November 2016 Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2016
Walter Jerry Payton (D 1999 at age 45) played for the Chicago Bears of the NFL for thirteen seasons. Walter Payton was known around the NFL as "Sweetness" and is remembered as one of the most prolific running backs in the history of the NFL. Payton, a nine-time Pro Bowl selectee, once held the league's record for most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage, all-purpose yards, and many other categories. His eight career touchdown passes are an NFL record for non-quarterbacks. He was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Hall of Fame NFL player and coach Mike Ditka described Payton as the greatest football player he had ever seen—but even greater as a human being.
After struggling with the rare liver disease primary sclerosing cholangitis for several months, Payton died on November 1, 1999, at the age of 45, from cholangiocarcinoma. His legacy includes the Walter Payton Award, the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, and a heightened awareness of the need for organ donations.
Offered is a signed 3 x 5 card that was cut and mounted onto another piece of cardboard. The full dimensions of the piece inside the slab are 4.5 x 3.5 inches. There are some mounting traces on the verso. Awesome signature from this NFL great!!
Letter of Authenticity from Richard Albersheim and PSA/DNA encapsulated.