Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 23, 2020
Gale Sayers, ‘Kansas Comet’ and Bears legend, dies at 77
ItÕa ashort gain for Gale sayers (40) as PackersÕ Ron Kostelnik Gets ready to pounce on him. Sayers scored the BearsÕonly touchdown on a 13-yard run in final quarter.Former Bears legend Gale Sayers died Thursday at age 77, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
“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,” Hall of Fame president David Baker said. “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.”
