This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/6/2013.
“Sweetness" is remembered as one of the most prolific running backs in the history of the NFL. He was a nine-time Pro Bowl selectee and once held the league's record for most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage and all-purpose yards. He was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Hall of Fame NFL player and Coach Mike Ditka described Payton as the greatest football player he had ever seen, but even greater as a human being. On the left front tail is the "Wilson" manufacturer's tag with the size "44." The manufacturer’s tag is possibly resewn with atypical stitching. The player number "34" appears front, back, and both sleeves in heat transferred white vinyl with an orange border. Player name "PAYTON" appears on the back in the same white and orange heat transferred vinyl on a navy blue nameplate. On the left sleeve is “GSH” for Papa Bear Halas. Payton has signed the back number in black marker rating a 7. The jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion, shows appropriate use. Accompanied by a LOA from JSA as well as an additional LOA.