Photos are copyrighted by Chicago Bears or AP/Wide World Photos and are used with permission. "Walter was a Chicago icon long before I arrived there. He was a great man off the field and his on-the-field accomplishments speak for themselves. I spent a lot of time with Walter, and I truly feel that we have lost a great man." (AP)

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The Walter Payton Cancer Fund relies on the support of people like you who recognize the importance of cancer research. And because the Fund is a special fund managed by Gateway for Cancer Research(Gateway), 100% of your donation goes to cancer research programs. Join the WPCF team and together we will find a cure.

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