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Birth Name: Walter Jerry Payton
Date of Birth: July 25, 1953
Place of Birth: Columbia, Mississippi, U.S.
Date of Death: November 1, 1999
Place of Death: South Barrington, Illinois, U.S.
Ethnicity: African-American
Walter Payton was an American professional football player. A running back, he played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was nicknamed “Sweetness.”
Walter was the son of Alyne (Sibley) and Edward Charles “Pete” Payton. He was married to Connie Norwood, until his death, with whom he had two children, including professional football player Jarrett Payton.
Source: Obituaries of Walter Payton and his parents – https://www.findagrave.com