But choosing Walter Payton for the 4th overall spot had to be the easiest one by far. This article first appeared on Chicago Bears on SI and was syndicated with permission.

Few NFL legends have stood as giants both on and off the field. Chicago Bears legend Walter 'Sweetness' Payton is one.

NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton was given a Golden Diploma from his alma mater, Jackson State University, last month.

The 1985 Bears are arguably the best team in pro football history. A 15-1 regular-season record. A team rife with Hall of Famers like Mike Singletary, Dan Hampton, and Walter Payton. A blowout in ...

During his time with the Bears, he'd also launch what's now known as the Walter Payton and Connie Payton Foundation.

The Bears made history 50 years ago Tuesday, selecting superstar running back Walter Payton with the fourth overall pick in the 1975 NFL Draft.

Before the Bears made Walter Payton the fourth pick of the 1975 NFL Draft, the running back starred at Jackson State University, racking up 464 points and a then-NCAA-record of 3,563 yards.

The newly dedicated statue of Chicago Bears founder George S. Halas stands outside Soldier Field during Tuesday's unveiling ceremony of statues honoring Halas and Walter Payton in Chicago.

From Chester Marcol to Walter Payton to Instant Replay to Karl Brooks, the Packers and Bears have played some doozies in the past few decades.