Hi Percy,
“The only regret that all the Chicago Bear Fans had was that Payton did not given a chance to score a touch down during the Superbowl title game in 1986;instead of Payton,the “Refrigerator Perry” given the chance because of his size”
Well said, couldn’t agree more! I read McMahon’s book years ago and he says the same things about Payton. And as you say also, Ditka also regrets not giving Payton these chances in Superbowl XX. I’ve heard him say that in quite a few interviews. I’m sure I also saw an interview with Ditka where he talks about a team (Cowboys?) getting some player, not a FB or a RB going in from the 1 yard line against the Bears and that is where he got the idea to use Perry in that situation as well. For us in the UK, football only started back in the very early 80’s when they started showing it on TV here. We got hooked on it and Walter Payton is much loved by fans of all teams here. Go Bears!!!
Gavin