Gale Sayers
American professional football player (1943-2020) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 77
Gale Eugene Sayers was an American professional football halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). Sayers played for the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1971, though injuries effectively limited him to five seasons of play.
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Dick Butkus Teammate at Chicago Bears, 1965-1971
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Elusive, agile, and very fast, he was regarded by his peers as one of the most difficult players to tackle. Sayers was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 at age 34 and remains the youngest person to have received the honor.
