AKA Gale Eugene Sayers

Born: 30-May-1943
Birthplace: Wichita, KS
Died: 23-Sep-2020
Location of death: Wakarusa, IN
Cause of death: Alzheimer's

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Chicago Bears HB, 1965-71

Father: Roger Sayers (auto mechanic)
Mother: Bernice Ross
Brother: Roger
Brother: Ron
Wife: Linda McNeil (m. 10-Jun-1962, div. 1973, one daughter, two sons)
Daughter: Gale Lynne
Son: Scott
Son: Timothy
Wife: Ardythe Elaine Bullard (m. 1-Dec-1973, until his death)

    High School: Omaha Central High School, Omaha, NE
    University: University of Kansas

    College Football Hall of Fame
    Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 1976
    Pro Football Hall of Fame 1977
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

    SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
    Chicago Bears Halfback (1965-71)

Author of books:
I Am Third (1971, memoir)

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