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Walter Payton: Sweetness and Sorrow

Jim Finks knew the Atlanta Falcons would use the first pick of the 1975 draft on Steve Bartkowski, the California quarterback -- then, as now, "franchise'' quarterbacks were a premium item. Full Article at AOL Sports

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  1. CHICAGO - NOVEMBER 01: Brittany and Jarrett Payton, daughter and son of Chicago Bears player Walter Payton, participate in pre-game ceremonies on the 10th anniversary of their father's death before a game between the Bears and the Cleveland Browns at Soldier Field on November 1, 2009 in Chicago,...
  2. Connie Payton, left, wife of former Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton, and daughter Brittney Payton pose for a photo before an NFL football game between the Bears and Cleveland Browns in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009.
  3. PHOENIX - FEBRUARY 01: Connie Payton, wife of the late Walter Payton poses with (L-R) Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys, Brian Waters of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins during the Walter Payton Award Press Conference on Februa...
  4. New Orleans Saints Robert Meachem scores a touchdown on a fumble return against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Landover December 6, 2009.
  5. INDIANAPOLIS - DECEMBER 06: A Indianapolis Colts fan is pictured before the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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