Wright's likeness was used for the inspiration for what is now known as the Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy. The trophy's sculpture was initially created to honor Wright, but

Steve Wright, a three-time NFL champion with the Packers whose likeness was used on the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year trophy, died on Sunday.

Wright, a 6-foot-6, 250-pound tackle, was a two-time Super Bowl champion with Vince Lombardi and the Packers from 1964-67, winning Super Bowl I against the Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl II against the Oakland Raiders.