Chicago Bears Gale Sayers Hand Signed 4X6 Card

  

"Chicago Bears" Gale Sayers Hand Signed 4X6 Card. 1943 is an American former professional.

Player who earned acclaim both as a. In a brief but highly productive NFL career, Sayers spent seven seasons with. 1965 to 1971, though multiple injuries effectively limited him to five seasons of. He was known for his elusiveness and agility, and was regarded by his.

Peers as one of the most difficult players to tackle. , Sayers played college football for the. Where he compiled 4,020. Over three seasons and was twice. In his rookie NFL 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 en route to being named the NFL's.

He continued this production through his first five seasons, earning four. A right knee injury forced Sayers to. The NFL in rushing yards and be named the. NFL Comeback Player of the.

An injury to his left knee in the 1970. As well as subsequent injuries kept him.

Sidelined for most of his final two seasons. Cancer in 1970, inspired Sayers to write his autobiography.

Which in turn was the basis for the 1971 made-for-TV movie. Sayers was inducted into the. Pro Football Hall of Fame. 1977 at age 34, and remains the youngest person to receive the honor. NFL's 75th Anniversary Team. As a halfback and kick. Returner, the only player to occupy two positions on the team. Achievements in college, he was inducted into the.

By both the Bears and the University of Kansas. Following his NFL career, Sayers began a career in sports administration and. Business, and served as the.