Rest In Peace Gale Sayers (1 Viewer)

[legend672]

One of the finest men and greatest football players has passed away. The Kansas Comet, a/k/a Galloping Gale Sayers was pure excitement. He wrote a wonderful book called I Am Third which I read many times when I was a kid. It was made into the movies Brian’s Song, which still makes me cry every time. Sad day for the country to lose him.

 

[TheBigTater]

Maybe not the best running back but definitely the most elusive running back I ever saw play. RIP sir.

And if you don't cry during Brain's Song you are dead inside.

 

[BGinGA]

An idolized superstar from my youth. RIP.

 

[DoubleEagle]

Rock Chalk Jayhawk. RIP.

 

[zo121179]

I'm saddened, but happy for him at the same time. I remember my Dad telling stories about the Bears from the 1960's, and the story of true friendship always came up.

RIP Comet!

 

[rowlin]

I only ever saw video of Sayers play, but studied the history of the NFL as a kid and admire him a lot. I used to compare the fluidity of Reggie Bush’s (college) running style to his. Both are unfortunate examples of how brutal the game is on the body of a running back.

RIP, sir.