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72 years old
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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Celebrities born on August 3
Born in 1951
Born in Columbia, Mississippi
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Edward Charles Payton Jr is a former American supportive and soccer player who played five seasons in the NFL from 1977 to 1982 for the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. He also plays in the Canadian Football Federation. He is the brother of the late Chicago Bears footballer Walter Payton. Payton played college football at Jackson State University and was signed an unwritten contract by the Browns. Payton is mainly used as a back and beat man. He led the NFL with 53 kickoffs with 1,184 yards in 1980. Payton has retaken 2 kickoffs and 1 punt for touchdowns in his career, both in the same game. On December 17, 1977, Payton made a comeback and a second leg to defeat the Lions in a game against the Vikings. Eddie Payton is a former head golf coach at Jackson State, having coached both men's and women's teams. From 1986 to 2016, Payton led the Jackson State Golf program with 37 Southwest Sports Conference championships.
Date of birthAugust 3, 1951
Place of birthColumbia, Mississippi
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Running Back
CollegeJackson State
NFL draft1973 / Round: undrafted/ Pick
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Passing styleOver

About Eddie Payton

Football Player Eddie Payton was born in Columbia, Mississippi, United States on August 3, 1951. He's 72 years old today.

Following his retirement from the NFL, he became a golf instructor at Jackson State University, where he was a running back and kick returner for the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.

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Eddie Payton before becoming famous

Eddie Payton was born in the Zodiac sign Leo (The Lion), and 1951 is also the year of Rabbit (兔) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He went undrafted in 1977 and signed with the Cleveland Browns after playing football at Jackson State University.

Achievement of Eddie Payton

In 1980, his first season with the Minnesota Vikings, he had one of his best seasons, leading the league with 53 kickoff returns for 1,184 yards.

Eddie Payton's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In Columbia, Missouri, he grew up with his brother Walter.

Eddie Payton Collabed with

Football Player Walter Payton, his older brother, was a Hall of Fame running back in the NFL.

Walter Payton (1954 - 1999) (Football Player)
Walter Payton (1954 - 1999)

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Eddie Payton Income & Net worth

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