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