Sears Hometown Shop Talk - Remembering Our Heroes
September 14, 2010 Hometown Store 0 comments
Fred O'Connor, Chicago Bears former backfield coach, famously said, ''The first time I saw Walter Payton in the locker room, I thought God must have taken a chisel and said, 'I'm going to make me a halfback.' ''
I grew up watching Walter Payton and he was one of my heroes. By most standards, he was not big for a running back, he didnt play at a big school, and he wasnt from a big town. But, he accomplished a lot and his strength, hard work, and conditioning were legendary.
Most of us remember that Payton rushed for 16,726 yards and scored 125 touchdowns and he was a Super Bowl champion and NFL Player of the Year in 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. But, what I remember is his conditioning (running up steep hills), he only missed one game in his career, and on game days, he ran, blocked, and passed, high stepped and dove up, over, and into the end zone, and delivered punishing hits and stiff arms to would-be tacklers. Best of all was his nickname Sweetness, which referred to his sweet moves on the field and his sweet personality and citizenship off the field.
This holiday shopping season, Sears remembers the men and women in the military who provide us our freedom through our Heroes at Home Wish Registry, Sears Hometown Stores remembers people who need help in our local communities through our Food Drive, and our country remembers military heroes on Veterans' Day.
Payton said it best when asked how he wanted to be remembered, ...I want to be remembered...as a winner...who gave his best effort...who has utilized every ounce of energy and strength within them to accomplish something. It doesnt mean that they accomplished it or failed, it means theyve given it their best. Thats a winner. Walter Payton highlights
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