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Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943 – September 23, 2020) was an American professional football halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a relatively brief but highly productive NFL career, Sayers spent seven seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1971, though multiple injuries effectively limited him to five seasons of play.
They started the season 0–3, but thanks to rookies Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus, the team won 9 of the last 11 games. Sayers had a magnificent rookie season, and in one game against the San Francisco 49ers at Chicago 's Wrigley Field on December 12, he scored six touchdowns in a 61–20 Bears win, the first time the Bears scored 61 points in a ...
In 1967 he got more playing time backing up superstar starting tailback Gale Sayers, which increased after Sayers' knee injury in November 1968. [12] [13] [14] Piccolo's biggest statistical year was 1968, during which he posted career bests with 450 yards on 123 carries (a 3.7 average), two touchdowns, and 28 receptions for 291 yards (a 10.4 ...
Gale Sayers, the Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears, whose friendship with a dying teammate was depicted in the movie "Brian's Song," died on Wednesday, officials said. Sayers, who ...
The 1969 Chicago Bears season was their 50th regular season completed in the National Football League.The team finished with a franchise-worst 1–13 record. [1] This occurred despite the exploits of Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers, who had torn the ligaments in his right knee in November 1968.
The NFL lost a legend this week, as former Chicago Bears superstar and Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers has passed away at the age of 77. Shortly after the sad news came out ...
The 1964 Kansas Jayhawks football team represented the University of Kansas as a member of the Big Eight Conference during the 1964 NCAA University Division football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Jack Mitchell , the Jayhawks compiled an overall record of 6–4 with a mark of 5–2 in conference play, placing third in the Big 8.
Arguably, Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers’ renowned rookie campaign of 1965 for the Chicago Bears is the most comparable in terms of rushing. He, like Cook so far, ran in 14 games, and ...