Gale Eugene Sayers

Gale Eugene Sayers

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Gale Eugene Sayers Wiki Biography

  • Gale Eugene Sayers was born in Wichita, Kansas, on May 30, 1943, and is a former American football player who spent his entire career as a running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). 
  • His professional career lasted from 1965 to 1971, after which he retired but continued to serve as an athletic director at Southern Illinois University. 
  • Gale Sayers’ net worth has been reported to be as high as $50 million, based on his prolific career as a professional football player and subsequent roles as a coach and administrator, according to authoritative sources. 
  • Gale grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Omaha Central High School before enrolling at the University of Kansas after matriculating. 
  • He started playing football for the Jayhawks and went on to become one of the greatest players in the university’s history. 
  • In 1963 and 1964, he has selected a consensus All-American twice, with 2,675 running yards and 3,917 all-purpose yards. 
  • He set many records, including a 99-yard run against Nebraska and a 96-yard kick-off return against Oklahoma. 
  • Following graduation, Gale entered the 1965 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Chicago Bears as the fourth overall selection. 
  • From 1965 to 1971, he spent his entire professional career with the Bears. 
  • Because of the contracts, he signed with the team, his net worth grew significantly during that period. 
  • Gale led the team in rushing yards with 1,231 and ten touchdowns in his second season; he also had 2,440 all-purpose yards. 
  • Gale served as an athletic director at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, after retiring in 1976, but he also formed the Crest Computer Supply Company in 1984, which later changed its name to Sayer 40, Inc., of which he is still chairman, and has been operating with great success, increasing Gale’s net worth. 
  • Gale married Ardythe Bullard shortly after their divorce, and they are still together. 
  • Wikipedia IMDB 50 million dollars 6′ 1943-5-30 1943-5-30 1943-5-30 1943-5-30 1943-5-30 1943-5 (1.83 m) 89.81 percent American actor Ardythe Bullard married in 1973. 
  • Sayers, Bernice (Ross) Brian’s Music (1971) Brian’s Music (2001) A former American footballer. 
  • Gale is a character in the film Gale Sayers, Eugene Sayers, Gale Gemini Kansas Net Worth Linda McNeil m. 
  • Omaha Central High School is a high school in Omaha, Nebraska. 
  • Sayers, Roger Winfield XXIX Super Bowl (1995) The Tim McCarver Show is a talk show hosted by Tim McCarver (2003) University of Kansas in the United States of America Wichita Author 

Gale Eugene Sayers Quick Info

Full Name Gale Sayers
Net Worth $50 Million
Date Of Birth May 30, 1943
Place Of Birth Wichita, Kansas, USA
Height 6′ (1.83 m)
Weight 89.81
Profession Former American football player
Education Omaha Central High School, University of Kansas
Nationality American
Spouse Ardythe Bullard (m. 1973), Linda McNeil (m. 1962–1973)
Parents Bernice (Ross) Sayers, Roger Winfield Sayers
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0768469/
Awards SI’s All-time College All-Stars
Movies Reggie’s Prayer, Brian’s Song

Gale Eugene Sayers Important Facts

  • While at the University of Kansas as a running back, he was nicknamed “The Kansas Comet” because of his speed.
  • Currently President & CEO of a large, nationwide computer reseller.
  • Halfback on Kansas University’s football team, 1962-1964.
  • Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1977.
  • Tied for 92nd with Dalton Hilliard, Y.A. Tittle, Alex Webster and Sammy Winder on NFL All-Time Rushing Touchdowns List (39).
  • Ranks 5th on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (5.001).
  • Ranks 99th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (4,956).
  • Played halfback for the Bears from 1965 to 1971.
  • Holds record for most touchdowns scored in a single game with 6.
  • NFL Lifetime kickoff return leader.
  • Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.

Gale Eugene Sayers Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Reggie’s Prayer 1996 Actor
Guiding Light 1992 TV Series Wedding Guest Actor
The Wonderful World of Disney 2001 TV Series book “I Am Third” – 1 episode Writer
Brian’s Song 1971 TV Movie book “I Am Third” Writer
Patriot Act: A Jeffrey Ross Home Movie 2005 Documentary much love for Miscellaneous
Deadly Games 1982 special thanks Thanks
A Football Life 2014 TV Series Himself Self
Keep the Faith 2013 Documentary Himself Self
Mike & Mike 2011 TV Series Himself – Telelphone Interviewee Self
Top Chef 2008 TV Series Himself Self
Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith 2006 TV Series Himself Self
The Tim McCarver Show 2003 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
ESPN SportsCentury 2000-2002 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Sports on the Silver Screen 1997 TV Movie documentary Himself (uncredited) Self
Beyond the Gold 1996 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Super Bowl XXIX 1995 TV Movie Himself Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1987 TV Series Himself Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1971-1976 TV Series Himself – Co-Host / Himself – NFL Player Self
Greatest Sports Legends 1975 TV Series Himself Self
The Dick Cavett Show 1972 TV Series Himself Self
The David Frost Show 1971 TV Series Himself Self
The NFL on CBS 1965-1970 TV Series Himself – Chicago Bears Halfback / Himself – Chicago Bears Running Back / Himself – Chicago Bulls Running Back Self
Soul! 1970 TV Series Himself Self