She also formed a close bond with star running back Walter Payton. Even after Payton died in 1999, Virginia McCaskey remained close with Payton’s wife Connie and their children and grandchildren. Rest ...

Along with being arguably the greatest running back of all-time, Payton was known for his many charitable acts that included the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation, whose mission is "to take an ...

Former Bears Pro Bowl cornerback Charles "Peanut" Tillman and Connie Payton, Walter Payton's wife, reflect on the passing of Bears matriarch Virginia McCaskey Top Democrat Schumer backs Republican ...

Being part of the Walter Payton Man of the Year fraternity means so much to me. Standing alongside fellow inductees Kurt Warner, Marty Lyons, Warrick Dunn, Derrick Brooks and Anquan Boldin -- all ...

Payton, nicknamed “Sweetness,” passed away in 1999 at age 46 of complications from liver disease. The Walter and Connie (Payton’s wife) Foundation focuses on the importance of organ donation.

Every week I will select the best "Lunch with Larry" fan question, with the winner receiving a Connie's Pizza gift card. The question of the week can be found at the bottom of this article. Gary was ...

Walter Payton was in perpetual motion — the tailback was always most comfortable that way. He traveled about four days a week for appearances, speeches and various business ventures.

Speaking of family, Watt's parents, wife, son and middle brother Derek were seated on the field while J.J. gave his speech. His youngest brother, T.J., was actually playing the Texans.

On November 1 of that year, he succumb to the disease at the age of 45. He is survived by his wife, Connie, son Jarrett, a sports anchor at WGN, and daughter Brittney.

When Walter Payton found out that he won the award, he was excited, Connie Payton said. “Walter and I’s family motto has been, 'We are blessed to be a blessing,'” she said.

“It has been 35 years since my husband Walter left the playing field completing one of most distinguished careers in the history of the NFL,” said Payton’s wife Connie in a statement from ...