Legendary Hall Of Fame Running Back Gale Sayers Has Died

Gale Sayers, a legendary Chicago Bears running back has passed away at the age of 77. Sayers had a relatively short NFL career because of injuries, but he left his mark as one of the most elusive players the NFL has ever seen.

Nicknamed the “Kansas Comet”, Sayers played 7 seasons for the Chicago Bears from 1965-1971. In Sayers’ rookie season, he set a league record by scoring 22 touchdowns, including a record-tying six in one game—and gained 2,272 all-purpose yards and was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Year. He continued this production through his first five seasons, earning four Pro Bowl appearances and five first-team All-Pro selections. A right knee injury forced Sayers to miss the final five games of the 1968 season, but he returned in 1969 to lead the NFL in rushing yards and be named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year.

"Give me 18 inches of daylight. That's all I need."

Legendary Bears RB Gale Sayers has died at the age of 77.

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— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 23, 2020

The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Gale Sayers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Ardie, and their entire family. We will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration for future generations.#HOFForever | @ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/sLYdu9w0s2

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) September 23, 2020