As we head into the latter stages of the year, it’s a good time to reflect and focus on the giving nature of the holiday season. That reflection is also shared by the NFL as they try to dwindle down the field for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, which honors a player’s volunteer and charity work as well as his excellence on the field.
The award was established back in 1970, but has gained more steam in recent years with Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton’s namesake being added to the award in 1999.