He was 77. Injuries continued to take their toll on Sayers and, just before the 1972 season, he retired. Sayers’ legacy will be preserved forever at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In 1984, Sayers founded Crest Computer Supply Co. in the Chicago area. I love Brian Piccolo and I’d like all of you to love him, too. Their relationship and love for each other became a made-for-TV movie, “Brian’s Song,” a recipient of three Emmys. “Gale was one of the finest men in NFL history and one of the game’s most exciting players,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said. He also appears on a second card, #39, which depicts a Bears' offensive play. In 2000, both Donruss/Playoff and Topps issued Sayers' first memorabilia cards. He was 77. The best place to find selection and low price is on eBay. Let us know. “He was playing on a different field than we were,” Ditka said. "Will miss a great friend who helped me become the player I became because after practicing and scrimmaging against Gale I knew I could play against anybody,” Butkus said.
1966 Philadelphia #38 Gale Sayers The first Gayle Sayers certified autograph card was in 1991 Pro Line Portraits.
FILE - In this July 30, 1977, file photo, former Chicago Bears star Gale Sayers poses after his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Yet it was his rock-steady friendship with Piccolo, depicted in the film “Brian’s Song,” that marked him as more than a sports star. It was the start of a regular-season debut unlike any other. Sayers amplified what it meant to be a Chicago Bear both on and off the field. Because of his contribution to the game, Sayers who had the nickname “The Kansas Comet” was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as having his #40 retired. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Ardie, and their entire family. CHICAGO — Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers has died at the age of 77, according to Pro Football Hall of Fame CEO David Baker. In March 2017, his wife, Ardythe, said she partly blamed his football career. And as a player,” Singletary concluded, “it just makes you take a step back and thank God every day for your own health and blessings.”, More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP—NFL. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *, "I have 1989 Topps Robin Yount baseball card in goo", "I have a card that has a picture of Bo Jackson on ", "I have a pete rose rookie card in mint condition,i". In 1968, Piccolo helped Sayers through a tough rehab process while he recovered from a torn ligament in his right knee. Here's how the haunt dishes out scares during a pandemic, Two kickers are better than one for longtime special teams factory Manheim Central, Lancaster city celebration goes virtual tonight; here's how to watch and support local businesses. Gale Sayers was a dynamic running back whose emergence in the NFL ushered in a new era of speed, agility and pass catching from the position. Gale Sayers Autographed Wilson NFL Football (Chicago Bears 65-71) JSA AUTHENTIC. He was 77. [survey], Here are 5 key individual matchups to watch for L-L League football Week 2 games, Lancaster County coroner's report: Sept. 24, 2020, Lancaster County has fewer jobless claims but still in a recession, Heading to Field of Screams this season? That phase of their friendship was recounted first by Sayers in his autobiography, “I Am Third,” and then in the 1971 movie “Brian’s Song.”. Quiet, unassuming and always ready to compliment a teammate for a key block, Sayers continued to sizzle in 1967 and well into the 1968 season until the ninth game, when Sayers suffered a knee injury that required immediate surgery. During the 1969 season, Piccolo was with diagnosed with embryonal cell carcinoma and died the following spring.
We have some great No. His mild manner, compassionate spirit and infectious smile have made him a fan favorite. Nicknamed “The Kansas Comet” and considered among the best open-field runners the game has ever seen, Sayers died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A two-time All-American at Kansas earned him the nickname "the Kansas Comet." It didn’t take long for Sayers to win over veterans who had helped the Bears take the NFL championship in 1963.
FILE - In this June 19, 1970, file photo. A two-time All-American at … He holds 20 Bears records and is a member of the NFL100 All-Time Team. Fifty years later, the movie’s message that brotherhood and love needn’t be defined by skin color still resonates.". There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, Showing slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES} - Make an Offer, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}, Gale Sayers Autographed Blue College Style Jersey - Beckett Auth *4, GALE SAYERS Signed Chicago BEARS Football JSA COA Authentic Auto Inscribed HOF, Gale Sayers Signed Kansas Jayhawks (Kansas Comet) Jersey JSA, Gale Sayers HOFer Chicago Bears Signed 8x10 Magazine Photo1960s JSA Precertified, GALE SAYERS signed (CHICAGO BEARS) NFL White Panel game autograph football COA, GALE SAYERS SIGNED 8X10 KANSAS JAYHAWKS PHOTO W/HOF77 BECKETT CERTIFIED.
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