The Best Player in the History of Each NFL Franchise

Chicago Bears: Walter Payton

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Walter Payton, No. 34, running back for the Chicago Bears, during his final game in the American Football Conference West game against the Los Angeles Raiders  on Dec. 27, 1987 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Bears won the game 6-3.

Arguably the best back in NFL history led the NFC in rushing every year from 1976 to 1980 and eclipsed 1,000 yards 10 times. Oh, and at one point he had the most receiving yards and rushing yards ever among running backs. No big deal. R.I.P., Sweetness.

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