Payton's nickname is Sweetness. He played as a running back position.

His team was the Chicago Bears and after that, Payton showed his 

interest in studying education with an emphasis on working with the deaf.

 He won the national foot ball league (NFL). Also the most valuable player award.

He played for Chicago Bears. He owned real estate , restaurants and race cars.

He died of cancer. He was 45 years old when he died .