WALTER PAYTON OWNS ARENA FOOTBALL TEAM SPIRITS HIGH AS HE WAITS FOR LIVER TRANSPLANT.(Sports)

Seattle Post-Intelligencer | July 30, 1999 | Copyright

Six months after announcing he has a serious liver disease and needs a transplant, Walter Payton is still waiting, occupying his days with his two greatest loves: his family and football.

His son, Jarrett, leaves for the University of Miami next week. And yesterday, Payton became part-owner of an Arena Football team when Chicago was awarded an expansion squad for the 2001 season.

``I am feeling as good as can be expected for someone who needs a transplant,'' he said. ``I have good days and bad days. I am in good spirits regardless - following doctors orders ...

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