On October 7, 1984, Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton broke the NFLâ??s all-time rushing record set by Clevelandâ??s Jim Brown in 1965. Walter Payton's career rushing record is 12,400 yards, 88 more than Jim Brown.
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Some say Jim Brown. Others say Walter Payton. Still others say Barry Sanders. And the list of the potential "best" goes on and on.
1. Barry Sanders 2. Jim Brown 3. Walter Payton 4. Emmitt Smith 5. Eric Dickerson
Walter Payton is widely regarded as one of the greatest running backs of all time, but the title of "the greatest" is subjective and can vary depending on personal opinion. Payton's combination of skill, versatility, and longevity make him a strong contender for the title, but arguments can also be made for other legendary running backs like Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, and Emmitt Smith. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and the criteria used to determine greatness.
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In terms of total rushing yards, the greatest running backs in NFL history are Walter Payton and Jim Brown. Honourable mention would go to Emmett Smith and Barry Sanders.
The quality of great NFL running backs can be debated forever. But most observers tend to rank Emmitt Smith behind Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders and Gale Sayers.
Jim Brown. He was arguably the greatest football player of all time.
Sunday, October 7, 1984. At Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. vs the New Orleans Saints. With 14:11 left in the 3rd quarter, it was 2nd down and 9 yards to go for a first down and the Bears leading 13-7. The play called, Toss 28 Weak, was a simple one with Payton getting the toss from QB McMahon and running between OT Covert and TE Moorehead, Payton gained 6 yards straight ahead. The crowd cheered wildly, fans, reporters and all the Bears ran onto the field to congratulate Payton. Jim Brown's long held and most prestigious NFL. record now belonged to the heavens. I'm sure no one on hand that memorable day ever thought that in 15 years and 25 days Mr. Walter Payton would join that record much too soon.