Article: Sweet Memories.

The recent death of NFL legend Walter Payton caused us to recall his visit to Little Rock several years ago.

One of our whisper correspondents rounded the corner from his office and came face to face in the hallway with the running back great.

"How are you doing, Mr. Payton?" our intrepid reporter said, as he extended his hand in greeting.

The man nicknamed "Sweetness" grinned and met the handshake with a firm grasp. His huge hand seemed to be twice as large as our man's.

Though friendly, Payton seemed a bit distracted and uncertain of himself.

It was a bit out of character for a man who played football with such confidence ...

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