The Chicago Bears drafted running back Walter Payton with their first pick in the 1975 NFL Draft. By the time he and the Bears reached the 1985 Super Bowl, he had become the running back with the most yards in NFL history. He had also become one of the most trustworthy and durable players in the league. Payton was fiercely dedicated to the Bears and may have been their best player up to that point. He may be the best player they’ve ever had.
During the 1985 NFL season, the Bears went 15-1 and steamrolled their way to the league’s biggest game, the Super Bowl.