Which NFL player is the namesake of the league’s annual humanitarian award?
Frank Gifford
Walter Payton
Johnny Unitas
Roger Staubach
Fact: The NFL’s most prestigious humanitarian honor is officially known as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Renamed in Payton’s honor in 1999, the award recognizes players who demonstrate outstanding community service, philanthropy, and leadership off the field, in addition to excellence in football. Nicknamed “Sweetness,” Payton was revered not only as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history, but also for his lifelong commitment to charitable causes, making him a fitting symbol of the league’s highest off-field distinction.
Correct Answer: Walter Payton