Walter Payton – Age 45
Although he may be the oldest on the list, Walter Payton still died before his legacy was complete. Dying in 1999 from liver cancer. Nicknamed ‘Sweetness’, Walter was one of the NFL’s all time great running back, who played his whole career with the Chicago Bears.
One of his many achievements include breaking Jim Browns career record for total yards rushing. He also was a great humanitarian, and an advocate for organ donation and education.
