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Rookie card for HOF legend, Walter Payton, recently graded PSA 2. Crease on upper left on front of card. This is the only recognized rookie card of the running back they called Sweetness. Don't be fooled by the smile on his face. Walter Payton was a fierce competitor who only smiled after running over defenders on his way to the goal line. Walter Payton ran with grace, power and made it all seem effortless. During his 13 years with the Chicago Bears, Payton would set multiple rushing records. He finished his career as the all-time rushing leader with 16,726 yards, 3,838 carries and 110 rushing touchdowns. He also held the highest single game mark of 275 yards rushing. As a receiver, he caught 15 more touchdown passes, had 492 total receptions and 4,538 yards. Payton's combined net yards (21,803) made him the all-time leader in that category as well. This nine-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time NFL MVP (1977 and 1985) was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. In a show of amazing durability, Payton only missed one game his entire career, playing in 186 consecutive games after missing one during his rookie year. Payton's life ended way too soon as he died at the young age of 45 in 1999. This card, while not overly difficult in high-grade, Is tough to find perfectly centered, making a PSA Gem Mint 10 example elusive.