Today in Chicago History: Bears legend Walter Payton rushes for his 100th career touchdown
PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2026, 6:39 AM ET
On September 14, 1986, Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton achieved a historic milestone by scoring his one hundredth career rushing touchdown during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The milestone occurred on a trademark one-yard rushing dive into the end zone. During the same game, Payton also surpassed fifteen thousand career rushing yards, reinforcing his status as a dominant offensive force in the National Football League. Spending his entire thirteen-year professional career with the Chicago Bears, Payton redefined the running back position through exceptional durability, vision, and work ethic. At the time of his retirement, he held the league all-time career rushing record, later surpassed by Emmitt Smith in 2002. Payton remains widely regarded as one of the greatest football players in sports history, and his enduring legacy is honored annually through the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizing community service and excellence.
By Noormahi M. | JQJO News
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