Walter Payton broke O.J. Simpson's single-game rushing record. Payton gained 275 rushing yards in a 1977 game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Walter Payton had career stats of 3,838 rushes for 16,726 yards and 110 TDs and 492 pass receptions for 4,538 yards and 15 TDs.
Walter Peyton with 275 yards against the Minnesota Viking on November 20th 1977.
Walter Payton played a total of 180 games in his career.
I remember seeing this too in 1977 but am having trouble finding it.
Notable players - Walter Payton, Bob Avellini, Doug Plank, and Robin Earl.
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.
1. Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings. November 4, 2007 against the San Diego Chargers he racked up 296 rush yards. 2. Jamal Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens. September 14, 2003 against the Cleveland Browns he totaled 295 yards. 3. Jerome Harrison of the Cleveland Browns. December 20, 2009 in Kansas City against the Chiefs he ran for 286 yards and three touchdowns. 4. Corey Dillon of the Cincinnati Bengals. October 22, 2000 against the Denver Broncos he rushed for a total of 278 yards. 5. Walter Payton of the Chicago Bears. November 20, 1977 against the Minnesota Vikings he ran for 275 yards. 6. Orenthal James (O.J.) Simpson of the Buffalo Bills. November 25, 1976 against the Detroit Lions he managed to gain a total of 273 yards.
Nya Joy Payton was born in 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
No ... Franco's highest total was 179 rushing yards against the Cowboys in the 1977 season.
Walkin' Walter - 1977 was released on: USA: 13 June 1977
In his NFL career, the most TDs Walter scored in a game was 3 and he did it 6 times. November 7, 1976 against the Raiders. October 2, 1977 against the Saints. November 13, 1977 against the Chiefs. October 28, 1979 against the 49ers. December 16, 1979 against the Cardinals. December 7, 1980 against the Packers.