When two nominees have the same last name, the full name of the nominee or his X handle must be included. The award, established in 1970, was renamed to honor the late Walter Payton in 1999.

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

Payton got his ring after helping the Chicago Bears win Super Bowl XX in 1985. His motto, "Never Die Easy," is also the title of his autobiography. The Los Angeles Sentinel reported on Walter Payton ...

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.

It was called NFL Man of the Year Award from 1970 until 1999, when it was renamed for Hall of Famer Walter Payton after his death in 1999. Payton was the recipient of the honor in 1977.