Walter Payton had a brother who played in the NFL. Walter’s older brother, Eddie, played five seasons in the league. In 1980 he led the NFL in kickoff return yards. The NFL’s highest honor–the Man of the Year trophy–is named for Walter.
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Trophy
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