Sayers was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and attended Omaha Central High School. He was a two-time All-American running back at the University of Kansas and was known as "The Kansas Comet." He established an NCAA Division I record with a 99-yard run against Nebraska in 1963. After his career with the Chiefs, he was drafted by the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He played only one season for them before turning pro.
After playing only one season, he joined the AFL's San Francisco 49ers where he helped them win the first ever Super Bowl in 1969. He ended his career with the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. In 2010, he was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
In addition to his work with the 49ers, Sayers also served as a color analyst for Kansas basketball broadcasts. He died in 2013 at the age of 70 due to heart disease and diabetes.
Here are some other notable people who went to Omaha Central High School: Jerry Adair, Tony Adams, James Allen, Karl Anderson, Delano Andrews, Sylvester Williams, DeMarcus Ware, Michael Weathers, Gerald Wilkins.
Omaha is a large city in Douglas County, Nebraska. It is located about 20 miles south of downtown Omaha is near the intersection of U.S. Highway 75 and Nebraska Highway 25. The population was estimated to be 39,624 in 2017.
Sayers went on to play football at the University of Kansas, where he was twice named All-America for his ability as a halfback and kick returner. As a junior, he broke an NCAA Division I record with a 99-yard run against Nebraska, and the following year, his 96-yard kickoff return helped Oklahoma pull off an upset victory.
Sayers, nicknamed the "Kansas Comet," played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks at the University of Kansas, where he accumulated 4,020 all-purpose yards in three seasons and was twice selected a unanimous All-American.
Sayers was a junior who gained 941 yards and a senior who gained 678 yards. He is now dubbed "the Kansas Comet." After his junior and senior seasons, he set a Big Eight Conference career record with 2,675 yards running and was named an All-American. He went on to play 10 years in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns.
During his junior year at Kansas University, Gale Sayers ran for 1,746 yards and 21 touchdowns while adding another 591 yards and seven more scores on the punt return team. As a result, he was selected as the Junior College Player of the Year and drafted first overall by the Chicago Bears. At the time of his death in 1999, he still ranked third all-time among college football players in yards from scrimmage (10,748).
Of all the great runners from Kansas, Sayers' story has been told most extensively by himself. In three books published after his death, he recounted his experiences as a runner at Kansas and in the NFL. The first, I Am A Running Back, was published in 1970. The second, Run! Run! My Story Of Playing Football For Chicago Bears, was released in 1971. His last book, And They Call Me Superstar, was published in 1974. During his playing days at Kansas, Sayers also worked as a janitor to pay his tuition fees.
Gale Eugene Sayers was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Roger Earl Sayers and Bernice Ross and reared in Omaha, Nebraska. His father was a Goodyear mechanic who also farmed and worked for car dealerships. Ron Sayers, Sayers' younger brother, eventually played running back for the American Football League's San Diego Chargers.
Sayers went on to play football at the University of Kansas, where he was twice named All-America for his ability as a halfback and kick returner. As a junior, he broke an NCAA Division I record with a 99-yard run against Nebraska, and the following year, his 96-yard kickoff return helped Oklahoma pull off an upset victory.
Before becoming athletic director at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1976, Sayers worked for three and a half years in the athletic department at his alma school, the University of Kansas.
Gale Eugene Sayers (May 30, 1943–September 23, 2020) was an American professional football player in the National Football League who played both halfback and return specialist (NFL).
Gale Sayers played college and professional football. He was a running back for the Chicago Bears for 7 seasons during the 1960s and 1970s. He was twice named an All-American.
Gale Sayers was a collegiate and professional football player. During the 1960s and 1970s, he was a running back for the Chicago Bears. He was awarded an All-American twice. Brian Piccolo, his white teammate, and he became bosom mates. They supported each other when they were both suffering from physical ailments.
The early years Gale Eugene Sayers grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, after being born in Wichita, Kansas. Roger Winfield Sayers and Bernice Ross are his parents. His father was a Goodyear mechanic who also farmed and worked for car dealerships. Ron Sayers, Sayers' younger brother, eventually played running back for the American Football League's San Diego Chargers.
The Gale Sayers Center is an after-school program on Chicago's west side for students aged 8 to 12. It focuses on leadership development, tutoring, and mentorship. Sayers joined the University of Kansas Athletic Department in 2009 as the Director of Special Projects Fundraising.
Gale Sayers was a collegiate and professional football player. During the 1960s and 1970s, he was a running back for the Chicago Bears. He was awarded an All-American twice.
Joiner, who was born in Many, Louisiana, attended W. O. Boston High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He didn't start playing football until his junior year, but he was an All-State receiver and received a scholarship to Grambling State University to play for coach Eddie Robinson. After one season, he returned home to sign with the Chicago Bears. He played only one game for the Bears before being released. From there, he went on to have a long career in the NFL as a wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers, New York Jets, and Miami Dolphins.
After his retirement from football, Joiner worked in real estate and owned several businesses in South Florida. In 1998, he was charged with first-degree murder after shooting two men outside a nightclub in Fort Lauderdale. He claimed self-defense and was found not guilty by reason of insanity. He is currently incarcerated at North Broward Hospital Center in Pompano Beach.
In 2004, Joiner filed a lawsuit against the Bears and their former quarterback, Mike Tomczak, alleging that they had been aware of his mental illness and failed to properly diagnose or treat him before releasing him. The case was settled out of court.
Since then, he has tried to get back into football and has been granted many opportunities to do so with various teams but has never taken advantage of them. He most recently tried out for the Dallas Cowboys but wasn't offered a contract.
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