Walter Payton was drafted in the year of 1975 2nd overall. The 1st overall was RB Archie Griffin. Griffin went to the Raiders and Payton went to the Bears.
Walter Payton's career spanned 1975-1987, all with the Chicago Bears.
1975
Walter Payton wore #34 with the Chicago Bears from 1975-1987.
1975
Round 1 Pick 4 in the 1975 draft by the Bears
Saturday Night Live - 1975 Walter Payton and Joe Montana Debbie Harry 12-9 was released on: USA: 24 January 1987
Walter Payton holds this record starting in 184 games from 1975 to 1987.
Walter Payton played as a running back for the Chicago Bears from 1975-1987, but most of his teammates insisted that he could play any position.
In Walter Payton's first NFL season (1975) he had 196 rushing attempts for 679 yards and caught 33 passes for 213 yards.
Walter Payton played a total of 180 games in his career.
Walter Payton #34 (1975-1987) 16,726 yards 110 Touchdowns Average 4.4 yards per carry