His older brother, Eddie, accepted the diploma on the late NFL great's behalf. NFL legend Walter Payton, who passed away in 1999, was awarded a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State ...

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Steve Wright, who was the model for what is now the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy, has died. He was 82. Wright died Sunday at ...

After last Wednesday's OTAs, Sean McVay spoke to reporters regarding Puka Nacua's absence. “Oh yeah, this was months ago. He's traveling with his family, pretty cool opportunity. Got to be able ...

The Award was established in 1970 and renamed in 1999 in honor of Hall of Fame Chicago Bears running back, Walter Payton. Wright played nine NFL seasons, beginning with the Green Bay Packers ...

Wright's likeness was used for the inspiration for what is now known as the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy. The trophy's sculpture was initially created to honor Wright, but was renamed for ...

That sculpture was used as the model for what is now called the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, a trophy still presented to one player each season. Stay Connected. Like Us.

1975: Walter Payton became the then highest-paid rookie in Chicago Bears history, signing a three-year contract that would pay him at least $150,000 a year (roughly $897,000 in today’s dollars).

Was the model for Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy Jun 03, 2025 at 08:15 AM. Cliff ... The trophy was renamed in honor of Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton in 1999.

Steve Wright, the offensive lineman used as the model for the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died at 82 on Sunday, the Green Bay Packers announced Tuesday.

DETROIT — The final battle of Frank Ragnow’s career was one between body and mind. It was an all-too-familiar back-and-forth, unfolding over the past few months of his final NFL offseason.

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