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Walter Payton Trivia Quiz

Hands down one of the greatest professional athletes of all time. Did a little research and came up with 10 questions for you... good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by MisterE76. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
MisterE76

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
63,259

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1375

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Walter Payton born? Hint

Tupolo, MS

West Memphis, AR

Memphis, TN

Columbia, MS

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where did Walter go to college? Hint

Mississippi State

University of Arkansas

Grambling State

Jackson State

3. Upon Walter's passing, several people released statements regarding him. Here is one of them: 'He was the best football player I've ever seen, and probably one of the best people I've ever met.' Who said it? Hint

Leroy Hoard

Jim Harbaugh

Mike Ditka

Franco Harris

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Question 4 of 10

4. On November 19th, 1977 Walter broke a record for most rushing yards in a single game. How many yards did he rush for? Hint

310

277

243

275

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many career rushing yards did Walter Payton have? Hint

16,894

16,726

16,537

16,627

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times did Walter lead the league in rushing over the course of a season? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Walter was drafted in 1975 by the Chicago Bears. What number was he picked overall? Hint

1st

4th

2nd

3rd

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the fewest number of rushing touchdowns Walter scored in any season? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Walter played his entire career in Chicago?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Walter's nickname? Hint

Sweet Thang

Sweetness

Sweeten This

Sweet and Sour

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Walter Payton born?

Answer: Columbia, MS

Walter was born on July 25th, 1954 in Columbia.

2. Where did Walter go to college?

Answer: Jackson State

Walter was a stand out player at Jackson State.

Answer: Mike Ditka

Walter's coach in Chicago paid tribute to him with these words of respect.

4. On November 19th, 1977 Walter broke a record for most rushing yards in a single game. How many yards did he rush for?

Answer: 275

He broke the record in a game against Minnesota.

5. How many career rushing yards did Walter Payton have?

Answer: 16,726

At the conclusion of his career this established the record for most rushing yards in a career.

6. How many times did Walter lead the league in rushing over the course of a season?

Answer: 1

Oddly enough, Walter only held one rushing title over his career despite holding the record for most yards over a career. Says something for consistency and longevity.

7. Walter was drafted in 1975 by the Chicago Bears. What number was he picked overall?

Answer: 4th

8. What was the fewest number of rushing touchdowns Walter scored in any season?

Answer: 1

In 1982 Walter rushed for under 1,000 yards for one of only two times in his career, and had just one touchdown.

9. Walter played his entire career in Chicago?

Answer: True

A rarity these days.

10. What was Walter's nickname?

Answer: Sweetness

One of the greatest nicknames of all time in my opinion.

Source: Author MisterE76

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