Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | May 30, 1943 |
Birth Place | Wichita, KS |
Age | 80 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $50 million (2024)
Gale Sayers, a renowned football player from Kansas, has amassed an impressive net worth of $50 million as of 2024. Widely recognized for his immense talent and contributions to the sport, Sayers left a significant mark on the football world. His exceptional skills as a running back and return specialist earned him great acclaim during his career with the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1971. Despite facing numerous injuries that cut his playing days short, Sayers' legacy as an electrifying player remains intact, ensuring his net worth reflects his immense success and enduring impact on the game of football.
About
Running back and return specialist known as "The Kansas Comet." He was a 4-time Pro Bowl selection and retired with 4,956 rushing yards and 56 total touchdowns after playing just seven years in the NFL with the Chicago Bears.
Before Fame
He set a state long jump record by jumping 24' 11.75' as a senior at Omaha Central High School in Nebraska. He played college football at the University of Kansas.
Trivia
He was inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.
Family Life
He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Lou McNeil, in June 1962. They divorced in 1973 and that same year, he married Ardythe Bullard.
Associated With
Both he and Barry Sanders retired from the NFL while they were still elite running backs.