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07/10/1984 Walter Payton breaks Jim Brown's record

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Walter Payton Breaks the NFL’s Rushing Record - Decades TV Network

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Walter Payton breaks record

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Walter Payton breaks the NFL rushing record 10/7/84

Jim McMahon, the Chicago Bears' quarterback, a pitchout for Walter Payton. He ran like countless times before but this time Payton's performance set new record. He ran for 100 yards or more for the 59th time and became the leading rusher. He and Jim Brown had shared the record at 58 until this match.