Walter Payton, NFL running back for the Chicago Bears in 1975-1987, was a tragic hero through his actions throughout his lifetime. Walter Payton was not occupied into a high position in society, but he did play a big role in society. He contributed his time off the field to help the society any way he could. Payton was born into a bad area and he wanted to help the society as he could. The Tragic Flaw he was taking pain killers that were considered drugs even through depression and suicidal thoughts carried on through his playing career. He also had liver disease which this downfall caused the end of his career.The excessive punishment for Walter Payton was that he was not here after he passed away with having a liver tumor. He was not only
