Profession: NFL Running Back
Biography: Gale Sayers was an American football halfback who played for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. Known as "The Kansas Comet," Sayers is renowned for his elusiveness and agility on the field.
During his career, Sayers made a significant impact on the Bears and the NFL as a whole. He led the league in rushing twice and was a four-time Pro Bowler. His ability to quickly change direction, coupled with his speed, made him a threat to opposing teams and a delight for fans.
Unfortunately Sayers' career was cut short due to knee injuries. Despite his relatively short career, he was nevertheless inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.
Born: May 30, 1943
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, USA
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Died: September 23, 2020 (aged 77)
Cause of Death: Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Playing Career
- 1965-12-12 Chicago halfback Gale Sayers ties NFL record for most touchdowns in a game with 6 in 61–20 victory over San Francisco 49ers at Wrigley Field
- 1967-01-22 17th NFL Pro Bowl, LA Memorial Coliseum: East beats West, 20-10; MVPs: Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears, HB; Floyd Peters, Philadelphia Eagles, DT
- 1968-01-21 18th NFL Pro Bowl, LA Memorial Coliseum: West beats East, 38-20; MVPs: Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears, HB; Dave Robinson, Green Bay Packers, DT
- 1970-01-18 20th NFL Pro Bowl, LA Memorial Coliseum: West beats East, 16-13; MVPs: Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears, HB; George Andrie, Dallas Cowboys, DE
- 1971-11-30 Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV movie "Brian's Song", about the friendship of Chicago Bears football teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers (based on Sayers' autobiography) premieres on ABC, starring James Caan and Billie Dee Williams
Personal Life
- 1962-06-10 NFL Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (19) weds his high school sweetheart Linda McNeil
- 1973-12-01 NFL running back Gale Sayers (30) weds second wife, American philanthropist Ardythe Bullard, until his death in 2020
References
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