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Remembering Walter Payton

Walter Payton's older brother, Eddie, reflects on the good ol' days.

Updated: February 26, 2013, 11:21 AM ET
By Chris Wilder | Special to ESPN.com

Walter Payton is "Sweetness." That one word is about the best way to describe the 13 years he spent lining up in the backfield for the Chicago Bears.

From 1975 through 1987, he accumulated more than 16,000 yards and 110 touchdowns, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993, with his young son Jarrett by his side. One of the greatest running backs of all time -- known for his rigorous workouts and ability to hurdle tacklers -- the late Walter Payton also made an impact ...

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