It recognizes an NFL player for his exemplary community service along with his distinction on the field of play. Among the winners was Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Walter Payton in 1977.

The award, named after the legendary Chicago Bears running ... "Receiving the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award is an incredible honor-one that goes beyond football," Armstead said.

But today, as we prepare to honor this year's winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award ... Payton, the legendary Bears running back, once said, "We are stronger together than we ...

IT LOOKS LIKE WE ARE TRULY IN HOLLYWOOD GETTING READY FOR THE NFL HONORS ELIZABETH ... Gleason will be wearing an authentic Walter Payton Chicago Bears jersey while presenting the award.

Fans, friends, Bears nation and the NFL took to social media to pour out ... appearance at Halas Hall with media was in 1999 after Walter Payton had died. She gave eulogy for Payton to media ...

“She guided the Bears for four decades and based every business decision on what was best for Bears players, coaches, staff and fans.” NFL ... Payton, Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter ...

McCaskey was born on Jan. 5, 1923, making her about 3 years younger than the NFL itself ... her own children and one of her favorite Bears, Walter Payton. Famously private, McCaskey rarely ...

She wore her mother Min’s fur coat, looking every bit like the first lady of the NFL that she was. The Bears — her Bears ... of all were Piccolo and Walter Payton. Mrs. McCaskey never ...

Three Guilford High School seniors represented the Bears in an NFC versus AFC matchup during the inaugural NFL Flag High School ... collegiate women's flag football game for the state of Illinois on ...

It's possible the Bears' choice in their first NFL Draft with Ben Johnson as coach ... or possibly even a defensive lineman. Only Walter Payton ran for more yards in a Bears uniform than Matt ...

The Chicago Bears and NFL ... him as a football player but he also loved all the work he was doing off the field," Payton told CHGO when reflecting on why McCaskey's connection with Walter Payton ...

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Arik Armstead was selected the Walter Payton Man of the Year. His Armstead Academic ...