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Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers has died after a lengthy battle with dementia … the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday.
He was 77 years old.
Sayers is one of the greatest running backs of all-time — despite only playing in 68 career games due to various injuries.
He made the All-Pro team FIVE times and was selected to the Hall of Fame on the first ballot in 1977 and is still the youngest person to ever be inducted.
HOF President and CEO David Baker said Wednesday the death rocked the football world … adding, “The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Gale.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Ardie, and their entire family. We will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration for future generations. The Hall of Fame flag will fly at half-staff until he is laid to rest.”