With the fourth pick in the 1975 NFL Draft, the Bears selected Jackson State running back Walter Payton and changed the course of franchise history forever. Head coach Ben Johnson addresses the media ...

The Bears made history 50 years ago Tuesday, selecting superstar running back Walter Payton with the fourth overall pick in the 1975 NFL Draft. Interestingly, the Bears won a coin flip with the Browns ...

Despite overcast skies and light drizzle, the excitement was palpable as 53,752 fans gathered at Soldier Field at high noon on Sunday, October 7th, 1984. For most of the NFL, it was just week 6 of the ...

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include Walter Payton’s induction in the NFL Hall of Fame, Janis ...

When you ask a football fan who they think is the greatest running back of all time, you're going to hear one of just two names in response: Barry Sanders or Walter Payton. Either answer is acceptable ...

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Andrew Billings has been selected as the team's 2024 nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which recognizes the best of the NFL’s commitment to ...