This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/26/2011
Gone but never forgotten is Walter Payton. It was Payton who led the Bears through the slim decade of the 1970s and early '80s. While not always blessed with much talent around him, Payton was the focal point of the opposition. Although he endured a tremendous amount of punishment, Payton only missed one game during his 13-year career. Payton died at the tender age of 45, which leaves his autograph at a heavy shortage among the masses of fans he accumulated. From a Bears reunion signing in the 1990s is this Payton signature.
This Walter Payton signed football would be the centerpiece of any Bears fan's collection. Offered is a flawless signed ONFL (Tagliabue) football. The autograph spans an entire side panel in silver paint pen.
Payton added his number for good measure. This ball appears to hold as well.
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