It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

The event celebrates athletes for their greatest achievements, and one of the most anticipated awards of the evening is the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. According to USA Today ...

But today, as we prepare to honor this year's winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, let's not forget: Impact off the field matters, too. How an athlete gives back to their ...

The award was established in 1970 and was renamed in 1999 after the late Hall of Fame running back, Walter Payton. Each team nominates one player who has had a significant positive impact on his ...

Among the winners was Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Walter Payton in 1977. The award was renamed in Payton's honor in 1999, the same year the revered running back died at 46 due to bile duct cancer.

That's why he’s the Chiefs' nominee for this year's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which is named after Jarrett Payton's dad. "It's amazing to think about a guy that played back in the ...