Walter Jerry Payton was born on July twenty-fith, 1954 in Columbia, Mississippi to Peter and Alyne Payton. As a child, Walter spent plenty of his time outdoors and enjoying sports along with his siblings Eddie and Pam Payton. He attended John Jefferson highschool and later Columbia highschool, where he played football for 3 years. When he graduation, Walter chose to follow within the footsteps of his older brother Eddie and played football at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississipi. He majored in communication and excelled on the gridiron as a tailback , finishing fourth in the vote for the Heisman Trophy in 1974.…
On july 25 a baby boy was born, walter jerry payton son of alyne payton and peter payton. Walter was a second child his older brother eddie payton had a baby brother. He was raised in a segregated culture. Walter had a nickname, his parents called him sweetness. He was born in columbia, mississippi.…
Walter Payton’s childhood Walter Jerry Payton was born on July 25, 1954 in Columbia Mississippi to Peter and Alyne Payton. As a child, Walter spent a lot of time outdoors and playing sports His father was arrested and died in jail. Walter payton had 13 seasons in the NFL and he had only missed one game. He went to a segregated high school.…
Jackie Robinson was born in 1919. In college, he was excelling in four sports, football, basketball, track, and baseball. In 1941, he made the All American football team. Shortly after, in 1945, he played one season of baseball in the Negro League. He was experiencing racism, so he was coming up with a secret plan to break the color barrier.…
It’s 2046 and the New York Times is writing a front page story about your recent induction into the HSF Alumni Hall of Fame. What might the story say? (500 word limit) Mrs. Diaz as her former elementary school students call her is being recognized in the HSF Alumni Hall of Fame. Edith Diaz graduated from California State University Monterey Bay in 2020 and started working as an elementary school teacher in the East side of Salinas, California. Mrs. Diaz graduated from Alisal High school and was part of the re-entry population for she returned to college seventeen years later after starting a family and working different jobs that did not lead her to advancement.…
In order to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an artist must have released a record 25 years prior to the current year of induction. When deciding if an artist is qualified, elements such as the artist’s innovation, musical influence and length of career are considered. Based on these factors, Steve Miller should be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Steve Miller was born October 5, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Miller began learning how to play the guitar at age four, from Les Paul, who was a regular visitor at his home.…
The Mismeasure of Enumerative Discourses of the NFL Draft This paper explores the unending idealization and admiration of the male athletic body. The measurements and athletic male body of NFL athletes, encompassing the NFL draft, are meticulously examined. Oates and Durham elucidated the three principle topics in the verbose development of the NFL athlete’s bodies.…
It seems to be do or die for the Cowboys as they head into their much needed BYE week. The Cowboys have had quite the heart wrenching season so far, and that is putting it mildly. Week one the Cowboys suffered the loss of their star wideout in Dez Bryant. As if this wasn't devastating enough the very next week, their playmaker and heart of the offense Tony Romo went during the third quarter resulting in a broken clavicle. So there they were.…
Introduction When Peyton Manning was first drafted by the Colts 1998, no one knew what he would become. Would he struggle in the NFL or become one of the best quarterbacks to play the game? We now know he would go on to raise the bar of being one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Peyton Manning did not rise to the pinnacle of the game by himself, he utilized effective leadership to rally his team to many victories, including two super bowls. By demonstrating certain characteristics, he gained the trust and respect of his teammates along with others apart of the league.…
The Alabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) is a state museum located in Birmingham, Alabama, dedicated to communicating the state’s athletic history. The museum displays over 5,000 objects related to athletes who were born in Alabama or earned fame through athletics that reflects positively upon the state. Over the last thirty-five years, the ASHOF has become the benchmark for other Sports Museums across the country. Out of ESPN’s list of the top 100 athletes of the century, five out of the top fifteen greatest ever are in the ASHOF: Jesse Owens, Hank Aaron, Joe Louis, Willie Mays, and Carl…
1. What search terms did you use to locate this research study to analyze? What database did you use? What was your rationale for selecting this particular study to analyze over the others identified in the search results? What is the full reference for the study in APA format?…
O.J Simpson When you hear the name “O.J Simpson,” do you think of a NFL legend or a murderer? As a kid, O.J Simpson was in love with football, and went on to play in college, and even make it into the NFL. After he retired one of the biggest court cases in history happened. Even with a lot of evidence, O.J was found not guilty. Simpson had even more criminal trouble later on in his life that would send him to prison for 33 years.…
Event planning is the psychological organization of ideas or activities to achieve a desired goal. It involves creativity, talent and skill using forecasted scenarios that develop a clear perspective of how one should predict what the future will look like; and has been one of the most emerging industries of the 21st Century. In this annotated bibliography, I will present six resources that support the three top trends in the area of event planning. The prerequisite for researching and ultimately determining factors of creativity and human development, event-driven marketing strategies, and innovation are what’s trending in event planning today.…
The NFL has been the center of many ethical controversies. Many of these controversies come to the forefront of media outlets around the time of the Super Bowl. Advertisements that air during the Super Bowl have been associated with many of these Super Bowl related controversies. Many companies have even been known to produce advertisements specifically for the reason of creating a situation in which their ads will disrupt the normal family oriented flow of the Super Bowl. The choice and responsibility of either rejecting or accepting these ads can be a difficult decision for the person or persons in charge of it.…
The Football Hall of Fame is an honorable place for athletes that have participated, or are currently in the NFL (National Football League). Being in the Hall of Fame would not only make a Football player feel accomplished, but it only makes them do better in life. Furthermore, the Hall of Fame has over 17 different locations in the USA (United States of America). According to Ray Lewis (Who is a Hall of Famer), he thinks the Hall of Fame is a fantastic place to be inducted to and is a blessing for whomever makes it there.…