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16 iconic Walter Payton photos

By Rob Ogden

This month marks the 30th anniversary of the 1985 Bears’ Super Bowl win, and the 41st anniversary of Chicago selecting running back Walter Payton with the No. 4 overall pick in the 1975 NFL Draft.

Jarrett Payton: Someone asks about dad every single day To celebrate, check out these 16 iconic photos of Payton during his 13-year, Hall of Fame career, in which he rushed for 16,726 yards and 110 touchdowns.

Stats via Pro-Football-Reference

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