Walter Payton Man of the Year

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Walter Payton Man of the Year

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Award issued by the National Football League to NFL players for volunteer and charity work as well as excellence on the field. Named for Walter Payton.

1970 Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts

1971 John Hadl San Diego Chargers

1972 Willie Lanier Kansas City Chiefs

1973 Len Dawson Kansas City Chiefs

1974 George Blanda Oakland Raiders

1975 Ken Anderson Cincinnati Bengals

1976 Franco Harris Pittsburgh Steelers

1977 Walter Payton Chicago Bears

1978 Roger Staubach Dallas Cowboys

1979 Mean Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers

1980 Harold Carmichael Philadelphia Eagles

1981 Lynn Swann Pittsburgh Steelers

1982 Joe Theismann Washington Redskins

1983 Rolf Benirschke San Diego Chargers

1984 Marty Lyons New York Jets

1985 Dwight Stephenson Miami Dolphins

1986 Reggie Williams Cincinnati Bengals

1987 Dave Duerson Chicago Bears

1988 Steve Largent Seattle Seahawks

1989 Warren Moon Houston Oilers

1990 Mike Singletary Chicago Bears

1991 Anthony Muñoz Cincinnati Bengals

1992 John Elway Denver Broncos

1993 Derrick Thomas Kansas City Chiefs

1994 Junior Seau San Diego Chargers

1995 Boomer Esiason New York Jets

1996 Darrell Green Washington Redskins

1997 Troy Aikman Dallas Cowboys

1998 Dan Marino Miami Dolphins

1999 Cris Carter Minnesota Vikings

2000 Derrick Brooks Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2000 Jim Flanigan Chicago Bears

2001 Jerome Bettis Pittsburgh Steelers

2002 Troy Vincent Philadelphia Eagles

2003 Will Shields Kansas City Chiefs

2004 Warrick Dunn Atlanta Falcons

2005 Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts

2006 Drew Brees New Orleans Saints

2006 LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers

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