Walter Payton

Ever try to argue that Walter Payton isn't the king of the gridiron? Good luck. The man was more elusive than a coherent plot in a reality TV show. Fans obsess over his high-knee running as if it were a secret dance move from a forbidden ancient society. And let's not even start on the cultural shockwaves—dude made wearing headbands cool before anyone knew they needed one. Picking anyone else in GoatWars feels like choosing a flip phone in 2023.