Gale Sayers Dies at 77

[PaulD]

Gale Sayers, Bears legend and Hall of Fame RB, dies at 77


Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers, one of the most electrifying players in NFL history, died Wednesday. He was 77.

Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker announced Sayers' death. No cause was provided.

"All those who love the game of football mourn the loss of one of the greatest to ever play this game with the passing of Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers," Baker said in a statement. "He was the very essence of a team player -- quiet, unassuming and always ready to compliment a teammate for a key block. Gale was an extraordinary man who overcame a great deal of adversity during his NFL career and life.

 

[jabcmb]

He was so smooth and made playing NFL football look so easy. RIP

But he was getting beat up the whole time. I read somewhere he suffered from dementia for several years.

 

[CB4]

Rest In Peace, Gale. “The Kansas Comet” was well loved and respected by all. The epitome of class and dignity.

Tell “Pic” we still love and miss him too.

 

[JDMinHSV]

RIP. Now you can join Pic again.

 

[TexasBama]

RIP. Now you can join Pic again.

James Caan and Billy Dee Williams were great in the movie.

 

[DogPatch]

Hard to imagine the stats he would have racked up if he had actual knees.

 

[Tide Rev]

One of the best RB’s I ever witnessed run the pigskin. That game he had against the 49ers in the mud at Wrigley is a classic.

 

[cubzwin]

James Caan and Billy Dee Williams were great in the movie.

Brian's Song. Try watching that with dry eyes. If you like that film you might want to check out this documentary: https://www.joerothfilm.com/

 

[GrayTide]

Truly one of the greatest running backs of all time. Misforutne of playing on some really bad teams. RIP Gayle you were one of the best to ever play the game.

 

[Highway59]

One of the best...