Walter Payton Man of the Year Announcement

Categories: Sports | Football | Super Bowl
  • On Friday, February 1, 2008, the finalists of the Walter Payton Man of the Year will be announced at a press conference in Glendale, AZ. The winner will be announced just prior to kickoff on Super Bowl Sunday.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. 2008 Winner: Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins
    2. Award named after all-time NFL great Walter Payton
    3. Recognizes NFL Player for charitable and volunteer efforts in their community
    4. 2007 winners were Drew Brees and LaDainian Tomlinson
    5. Awarded started in 1970 as "NFL Man of the Year"; renamed in Payton's honor following his 1999 death
    6. No one has ever won the award multiple times
    7. 4 teams have had the most winners, 4 apiece

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