SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Probably the best return man ever. When I think of great returners I think of Devin Hester (19Tds), Dante Hall(12), Deion Sanders(9). Hall had a TD every 53.5 returns, Sanders 40.8 and Hester 32.1. Sayers had 8Tds but one every 14.7 returns! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 19 minutes ago, Gugny said: RIP For some reason, I thought he died a long time ago. You thinking "Sweetness" Walter Payton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkx2 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 While it's Billy Dee Williams playing Gale,. Gale's words and his relationship with Brain Piccolo has stayed with me since I saw Brian's song 50 years ago. Two men who transcended football. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 He would have been in the conversation of best running back ever if he'd had a longer career. No question about him being a legit hall of famer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Amazing player. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Saw him play a number of times on tv. Absolute jaw-dropper! RIP, Kansas Comet. Thank you for the memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC BIlls Fan Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I remember watching him. He ran like a super hero. In my opinion the best running back of all time! A class act. Prayers to his family. RIP Gale Sayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayboy54 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Sad to see another one of the great ones gone. RIP Gayle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 One of the truly greats. Don’t recall anyone who ran like him. RIP Mr. Sayers. “I love you, Brian Piccolo.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Sorry he's gone. In my mind, he was by some measures the greatest. The guy put together runs that were absolute things of beauty. Everyone else was running, he was gliding. RIP 9 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: Don’t recall anyone who ran like him. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Is this on SLOW MO? because the speed of today's game is so different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 The only way I saw him play was from NFL Films footage. An amazing, one of a kind RB. RIP, Sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SF Bills Fan Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I met Gayle about 20 years ago in Chicago- he was a great guy! He was one of the best even though injuries cut his career too short. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msw2112 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Sayers was one of the most electric, elusive backs of all time. His moves were unmatched. From my time, only Barry Sanders and OJ were even close. Also, when I lived in Chicago, I dated a girl who lived in the same condo building as Sayers. We'd see him around from time to time. He was very friendly and humble. You wouldn't know he was a celebrity if someone didn't tell you who he was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 RIP Thank you for your contribution to the game of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 He was before my time but I've always been a fan of the history of the game and I have fond memories of my grandfather talking about Gale Sayers when I was a kid. He was an icon in the sport of professional football. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Rest in Peace Great One ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 RIP Gale I just DVRD Brians Song last week I guess i will be watching it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Gayle Sayers - by all accounts, you were a wonderful man and outstanding football player. When I was a kid, I remember watching Brian's Song and loved the relationship that Gayle and Brian Piccolo had. They are now back together again. RIP Gayle. Scene from Brian's Song - "I love Brian Piccolo" Edited September 23, 2020 by Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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