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An original action photo of Walter Payton being tackled by E.J. Junior from October 14, 1984, complete with Herb Weitman\'s handwritten game synopsis.The Historical Significance of October 14, 1984:
The date on the synopsis records a legendary regular-season game between the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Memorial Stadium. The Historical Record Season: Just one week prior to this game (on October 7, 1984), Walter Payton had shattered Jim Brown’s all-time NFL career rushing record. Photos from the immediate weeks following this milestone are heavily sought after, as \"Sweetness\" was the biggest story in American sports. The \"All-Madden\" Matchup: This photo captures a collision between two titans at the absolute peak of their powers. In 1984, both Walter Payton and the Cardinals\' star linebacker E.J. Junior were voted first-team Pro Bowlers and selected to John Madden\'s very first \"All-Madden\" team.The Game Outcome: The Cardinals upset the Bears 38-21. Even in a loss, Payton fought fiercely, rushing for 104 yards and a touchdown. Your photo captures the raw, defensive battle of trying to bring down the game\'s greatest rusher.
