Childhood and Education Journey of Sean Payton in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Sean Payton. A timeline of key moments.

Sean Payton is a prominent American football coach, currently the head coach of the Denver Broncos. He's best known for his successful tenure as head coach of the New Orleans Saints from 2006-2021, where he guided the team to their first Super Bowl victory in 2009. Prior to coaching, Payton was a quarterback, playing college football at Eastern Illinois and briefly professionally for the Chicago Bears and the Leicester Panthers in Britain.

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December 29, 1963: Sean Payton's Birth

On December 29, 1963, Patrick Sean Payton was born. He is an American professional football coach and former quarterback.

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1970: Payton's Early Life in Newtown Square

From 1970 to 1978, Sean Payton lived in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, during his grade school and middle school years.

1978: End of Payton's Time in Newtown Square

In 1978, Sean Payton's time in Newtown Square ended as he moved on from his grade school and middle school years.

1982: Payton Graduates High School

In 1982, Sean Payton graduated from Naperville Central High School in Naperville, Illinois.

September 11, 2001: Giants' Flight Lands Near United Airlines Flight 93

On September 11, 2001, the New York Giants' flight from Denver landed at Newark Liberty International Airport next to United Airlines Flight 93, which was hijacked and crashed in Pennsylvania. Sean Payton recalls this moment in his autobiography "Home Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life".

Home Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life

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June 2010: Payton Publishes "Home Team"

In June 2010, Sean Payton published a book, "Home Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life", which opened at number 8 on The New York Times non-fiction bestseller list.

Home Team: Coaching the Saints and New Orleans Back to Life

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October 16, 2011: Payton Injured in Sideline Collision

On October 16, 2011, while coaching against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sean Payton broke his tibia and tore his MCL in a collision on the sideline. Payton coached from the booth during rehabilitation and was spotted eating a hot dog while the Saints won a game.

2011: Payton Family Moves to Dallas Area

In 2011, the Payton family moved back to the Dallas area, purchasing a home in the Vacquero Club in Westlake. Rumors circulated about Sean Payton returning to the Cowboys, but these proved false. He maintained a residence in New Orleans during the season while his family lived full-time in Westlake.

June 2012: Payton and Wife File for Divorce

In June 2012, Sean Payton and his wife Beth filed for divorce.

2014: Payton Moves to Uptown New Orleans

In 2014, after his suspension and divorce finalization, Sean Payton moved from the New Orleans suburbs to Uptown New Orleans.

2015: Payton Hosts Dinner and Gifts Rolex Watches

Shortly before the 2015 season, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Sean Payton hosted a dinner for the four coaches and four players who had been with the Saints since he became head coach, and presented each of them with a Rolex watch.

January 2018: Shamarr Allen Dedicates "Hit the Sean Payton" Song

In January 2018, New Orleans musician Shamarr Allen dedicated a song to Sean Payton entitled "Hit the Sean Payton" after seeing a video of Payton dancing with the Saints players.

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