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Walter & Me
Walter & Me

Walter & Me

Standing in the Shadow of Sweetness
By Eddie Payton, By Paul T. Brown, By Craig Wiley

SPORTS & RECREATION

256 Pages, 6 x 9

Formats: Cloth, Mobipocket, EPUB

Cloth, $24.95 (US $24.95) (CA $27.95)

ISBN 9781600787638

Rights: WOR

Triumph Books (Sep 2012)

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Overview

The story of Chicago's number 34
Widely regarded as one of the best football players to ever tie on a pair of cleats, Walter Payton led a fascinating and ultimately tragic life. Told in the voices of those who knew him best, this biography of the Chicago Bears legendary running back tells the inspiring account of the reward of hard work and is an uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of inspiration, redemption, and the deep passion two brothers felt for the sport of football. More than a decade after the untimely death of Walter Payton, his older brother recalls the moments they shared and the continuing sting of the loss of a legend. This glimpse into Payton’s life doesn’t sugarcoat the issues or glorify the late superstar, but rather it addresses the subjects of suicide, drug abuse, and infidelity head-on with intimate knowledge of the facts. In this candid take, Walter’s older brother discloses the true life of man simply known as "Sweetness."

Author Biography

Eddie Payton
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Eddie Payton is the older brother of Walter Payton. He is the golf coach at Jackson State University and a former NFL player. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi. Paul T. Brown is a widely published wildlife photographer and writer. He is the author of True Boo: Gator Catchin’ Orangutan Boxin’ and My Wild Ride to the PGA Tour. He lives in Brandon, Mississippi. Craig Wiley is the founder and literary agent for the Craig Wiley Agency. He is a member of the associate faculty at Indiana University–Indianapolis and teaches on American politics and the United States legal system. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Eddie Payton, author of Walter & Me, interviews with "ABC 7 News at 11 AM" on WLS-TV published on Yahoo! Sports.
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Eddie Payton, author of Walter & Me, interviews on "The Afternoon Shift with Rick Kogan" on WBEZ-FM, Chicago Public Radio.
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Eddie Payton, author of Walter & Me, taped an interview on "Chicago Tribune Live" on Comcast SportsNet Chicago.
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Eddie Payton, author of Walter & Me, interviews on "Chicago Tonight" on WTTW-TV.
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Eddie Payton, author of Walter & Me, was interviewed in The Chicago Tribune.
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Book Signings

Past Events

Dec
21
Eddie Payton and Paul Brown - Walter & Me ›
Gulfport, MS
2:00pm
Oct
26
Eddie Payton - Walter & Me ›
Gulfport, MS
2:00pm
Nov
16
Eddie Payton - Walter & Me ›
Chicago, IL
10:20am
Nov
15
Eddie Payton - Walter & Me ›
Winnetka, IL
7:00pm
Nov
15
Eddie Payton - Walter & Me ›
Chicago, IL
11:30am
Nov
14
Eddie Payton - Walter & Me ›
Naperville, IL
7:00pm

Press Releases

Walter & Me: Standing in the Shadow of Sweetness

By Eddie Payton with Paul T. Brown and Craig Wiley

Foreword by Mike Ditka

 

CONTACT: Bill Ames ∙ Independent Publishers Group ∙ 312.337.0747 ext. 326 ∙ bames@ipgbook.com

 

Widely regarded as one of the best football players to ever tie on a pair of cleats, Hall-of-Famer Walter "Sweetness" Payton-nine-time Pro Bowl selectee who once held the NFL's record for most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, yards from scrimmage and all-purpose yards-led a fascinating and inspiring life. As a brother, son, father, husband and football player, Payton went above and beyond to bring success and positivity to those around him-on and off the field.

 

Told for the first time in the voices of those who knew him best, Walter & Me: Standing in the Shadow of Sweetness (Triumph Books, October 2012) by Eddie Payton with Paul T. Brown and Craig Wiley is the definitive biography of the legendary Chicago Bears running back.  As related by Walter's best friend and older brother, Walter & Me is an uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit and details an inspiring account of the rewards that come from hard work. More than a decade after the untimely death of Walter Payton, his brother recalls the moments they shared together and the highs-and lows-that made the man a legend, including:

 

  • The Payton brothers time playing together at Jackson State University
  • The truth behind Walter's struggles with ADHD, suicide, drug abuse and infidelity
  • Why Eddie believes that Walter's multiple concussions caused CTE later in life
  • The wild pranks that Walter loved to play on friends and teammate
  • The continuing pain and heartbreak that Walter's early death brought to his friends and family

 

Chronicling the true life of the man simply known as "Sweetness" in the words of those who knew and loved him best, Walter & Me is an intimate and inspiring must-read for fans of Walter Payton and the unparalleled legacy he left behind.


About the Authors:

Eddie Payton is the older brother of Walter Payton. He is the golf coach at Jackson State University and a former NFL player. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi.

 

Paul T. Brown is a widely published wildlife photographer and writer. He is the author of True Boo: Gator Catchin' Orangutan Boxin' and My Wild Ride to the PGA Tour. He lives in Brandon, Mississippi.

 

Craig Wiley is the founder and literary agent for the Craig Wiley Agency. He is a member of the associate faculty at Indiana University-Indianapolis and teaches on American politics and the United States legal system. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.

 

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