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Gale sayers burst upon the pro football scene in 1965 with the kind of an impact that the sport had not felt in many years. With a captured heart and a voice of love, i proudly present for induction into the hall of fame, gale sayers. The fact that even though they were competing for the same position on the chicago bears football team, they had a great and unique friendship. Gale sayers jersey, gale sayers chicago bears jerseys spread your wings and fly in your very own gale sayers jersey from the chicago bears shop. A twotime allamerican at kansas earned him the nickname the kansas comet.

Al silverman, a onetime editor of sport magazine and chief executive of the bookofthemonth club who also was the coauthor of football star gale sayerss autobiography, which became the basis. Linda, gale s wife, gives gale all the support a wife could. After ku, he put together an outstanding career in the nfl, playing nearly seven seasons for the chicago bears before suffering a careerending knee injury. I am third is the memoir of gale sayers, one of the best running backs in the history of the ncaa and pro football. Gale sayers is 34, athletic director of southern illinois university. Great writing about the national sport, edited by former suntimes columnist john schulian, features classic, indepth profiles of butkus and sayers from when they. After reading this book i think the auther william blinn, wanted you to realize the bond that gale sayers and brian piccolo had. He has been married to ardythe bullard since december 1, 1973. Jan 01, 2007 i thought this book was a great book if you like to know about stats on an amazing football player named gale sayers. The loss of piccolo helped sayers put his life in proper perspective. In a brief but highly productive nfl career, sayers spent seven seasons with the chicago bears from 1965 to 1971, though multiple injuries effectively limited him to five seasons of play. My first two years, he wasnt fun to be around, sayers recalled. Gale sayers cards and autographed memorabilia buying guide. With james caan, billy dee williams, jack warden, bernie casey.

He was also named to the nfls 75th anniversary alltime team and had his jersey number retired by the bears. Apr 18, 2019 what follows is chet coppocks blog on the entrapment of gale sayers. Dick butkus and gale sayers linked again in nfl documentary. This book also talks about the friendship between gale sayers and brian piccilo, both famous players for the chicago bears. I am third by gale sayers, al silverman, paperback barnes. Gale sayers, left, and vernon breakfield shared the backfield at central high and packed their letter sweaters with awards. Holding the 7pound baby is nurse gladys burlingame. In a brief but highly productive nfl career, sayers spent seven seasons with the chicago bears from 1965 to 1971, though multiple injuries effectively. In 2007, he released a new book, gale sayers, my life and times. Gale sayers was arguably kus greatest football player. Brian was a white person and gale was a black person they didnit really get along at first of race but after they started playing together. Gale is the youngest player ever to be inducted into the hall of fame. I am third by gale sayers, al silverman, paperback. After gale went to college he was going to go to the pros either the chiefs or the bears.

Today, sayers has a powerful and poignant message to pass along not only to athletes but to everyone, and its a message straight from his heart. Gale sayers book i am third, with al silverman, is a stirring, painfully honest account of his struggle to become the greatest running back in. Buy the sayers tried and tested at the highest level by stephen sayers, stuart wheatman, steve wraith isbn. Gale sayers simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The film brians song, loosely based on gale sayers autobiography, tells the story of the friendship between brian piccolo and gale sayers and their time together while playing football for the chicago bears, up until piccolos death. Gale is related to christopher j sayers and kristin e sayers as well as 3 additional people. He scored 336 points56 touchdownsas a running back, receiver and kick returner. I recall at the time seeing the book for sale at safeways at the woodlawn shopping center in littleton, colorado. Among his publications is i am third, cowritten with gale sayers, which was adapted for the 1971 television film, brians song. Gale sayers jersey, gale sayers chicago bears jerseys. Sayers serves on the board of directors at american century mutual funds, located in kansas city, missouri.

Gale eugene sayers born may 30, 1943 is an american former professional football player who earned acclaim both as a halfback and return specialist in the national football league nfl. He was portrayed in the original film by james caan and by sean maher in the 2001 remake. The story of sayerss friendship with former bears teammate brian piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970, was immortalized in the 1971 madefortv movie brians song, starring james caan as piccolo and billy dee williams as sayers. Gale eugene sayers was born on may 30, 1943, in wichita, kansas. Gale sayers was a dynamic running back whose emergence in the nfl ushered in a new era of speed, agility and pass catching from the position. Besides sayers and butkus, the bears are wellrepresented in schulians book. From 1962 to 1964, the tailback led the jayhawks in virtually every major offensive category, and was twice named an allamerican. Gale eugene sayers born may 30, 1943 also known as the kansas comet, is a former professional football player in the national football league.

Saw brians song as a kid and always had great respect for gale sayers. As explains, sayers says in his book that the title is based on his lifes motto, that his god and his friends take priority over himself. They have also lived in williamstown, nj and albany, ny plus 1 other location. What follows is chet coppocks blog on the entrapment of gale sayers. Jan 15, 2018 but, it was chicago bears hall of fame running back, gale sayers, who made the sentiment famous 48 years earlier, in his 1970 book, i am third. He earned fame both as a halfback and return specialist in the national football league nfl. Based on the reallife relationship between teammates brian piccolo and gale sayers and the bond established when piccolo discovers that he is dying. Known also as a community leader and great friend to all, sayers s credo is, the lord is first, my friends are second, and i am third. Born in pittsfield, massachusetts, piccolo was the youngest of three sons of joseph and irene piccolo. Piccolo was the subject of the 1971 tv movie brians song, with a remake tv movie of the same name filmed in 2001.

I first learned of this book long ago after seeing brians song. It is also the story of his friendship with brian piccolo. Linda, gales wife, gives gale all the support a wife could. Brian piccolo and gale sayers rubbed each other the wrong way and never did become best friends. Feb 23, 2011 i read this book, an autobiography of gale sayers, in november and december of 2010. Gale sayers was a great running back on the field and a great friend off the field says brian. Taylor gabriel joins gale sayers in bears franchise record book after threetd. Gale sayers was born on may 30, 1943 in wichita, kansas, usa as gale eugene sayers. Gale sayers generally travels from il, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. I bought this copy for my two, middleschool grandsons who are excellent athletes.

If you cant get on the field, at least you can feel like youre on it with our selection of gale sayers jerseys for men, women and kids. Sayers said he likes the remake because billy dee williams made him a bit. As explains, sayers says in his book that the title is based on his lifes motto, that his. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The second of three children born to parents bernice and roger, sayers moved with his family to speed, kansas, before settling in.

Gale eugene sayers born may 30, 1943 is an american former professional football player. The second best result is gale k sayers age 60s in berlin, nj. Silverman has also worked as an editor and publisher. One of the greatest runningbacks in the history of the nfl hands down. Trust me, gale could have shown up at the bears old. The story of sayers s friendship with former bears teammate brian piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970, was immortalized in the 1971 madefortv movie brians song, starring james caan as piccolo and billy dee williams as sayers. Gale sayers pro football hall of fame official site. From 1951 to 1963, he was editor of sport magazine and from 1972 to 1988, he was ceo and chairman of book of the month club. Gale eugene sayers born may 30, 1943, nicknamed the kansas comet, is a former professional american football player. Gale sayers phone, address, background info whitepages. Nfl hall of famer gale eugene sayers was born on may 30, 1943, in wichita, kansas. Gale sayers is a retired nfl running back and punt returner who played seven years in the league with the chicago bears. He earned fame both as a halfback and return specialist in the national football league nfl in a brief but highly productive nfl career, sayers spent seven seasons with the chicago bears from 1965 to 1971, though multiple injuries effectively limited him to five seasons. Gale sayers rumors, news and videos from the best sources on the web.

Nov 22, 2001 brian piccolo and gale sayers rubbed each other the wrong way and never did become best friends. It is difficult to imagine a more dynamic debut than the one he enjoyed as a rookie. Gale sayers is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. He was also named to the nfls 75th anniversary alltime team and had his jersey number retired by. Sayers played just 68 games over seven nfl seasons. He is an actor and writer, known for brians song 1971, guiding light 1952 and brians song 2001. But that was just one chapter in the book, a short story in a longer tale that rises from the ghetto. Known also as a community leader and great friend to all, sayerss credo is, the lord is first, my friends are second, and i am third. Gale sayers speakers bureau and booking agent info.

Sayers was drafted in the first round, 4 pick in the 1965 draft. Gale and lynn sayers watch their new baby gail lynne original caption chicagos halfback, gale sayers, and his wife, lynn, look at their daughter, gail lynne, born at wesley memorial hospital. Brians song by william blinn meet your next favorite book. See all books authored by gale sayers, including i am third tv tiein. It first aired in 1971 on abc on tuesday, november 30, less than 18 months after his death, and starred james caan as piccolo and billy dee williams as sayers. As a result, gale sayers football cards and autographed memorabilia remain incredibly popular. He was the 1965 nfl rookie of the year and a fourtime pro bowl selection. His first game back was against the new orleans saints on october 10, in which he carried eight times for 30 yards. Gale sayers sports culture, history, nostalgia, facts. In 1970 gale was named the most courageous player of the year. About i am third gale sayers book i am third, with al silverman, is a stirring, painfully honest account of his struggle to become the greatest running back in history and that agonizing moment between immortality and becoming a cripple. Follow to get new release updates and improved recommendations.

Gale sayers may be the most electrifying runner in pro football history. My life and times by gale sayers and fred mitchell 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Four decades ago, gale sayers allowed his remarkable running ability on the football field to speak for him. Pro football hall of fame running back gale sayers comes in at number 22 on nfl films the top 100. I thought this book was a great book if you like to know about stats on an amazing football player named gale sayers. Select this result to view gale k sayerss phone number, address, and more. Gale sayers books list of books by author gale sayers. Gale sayers, the jet and omahas best black athletes cut. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week. Gale sayers is a hall of fame running back who played for the chicago bears from 1965 1971. By february 1961, sayers sweater was adorned with 17 chenille stars, a. Prior to his time in the nfl, sayers was a standout back at the university of kansas. Sayers career and new battle are just another symbol of the tragic football condition. Meant to be the story of a major professional football star recovering from a devastating knee injury, the book became the inspiration for the movie brians song.

For gale sayers personal appearances, endorsements or gale sayers booking agent inquiries please email any questions or opportunities to email protected. Gale sayers book i am third, with al silverman, is a stirring. Gale sayers book i am third, with al silverman, is a stirring, painfully honest account of his struggle to become the greatest running back in history and that agonizing moment between immortality and becoming a cripple. Today, sayers has a powerful and poignant message to. Included is a writeup of the bears 730 victory over washington in the 1940 nfl championship game. He scored 22 touchdowns as a rookie, including six.