Gale Sayers, the dazzling Chicago Bears running back and kick returner whose injury-shortened career made him the youngest player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died after a ...

The Chicago Bears’ Gale Sayers, circa 1967. The “The Kansas Comet,” who a first-round pick in the 1965 NFL draft, played his entire pro career for the Bears.

The Bears will honor the late Gale Sayers during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Packers.

Gale Sayers, the Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears, whose friendship with a dying teammate was depicted in the movie "Brian's Song," died on Wednesday, officials said.

CHICAGO (CBS/AP)-- Legendary Bear Gale Sayers, one of the most electrifying running backs and kick returners in NFL history, has died at the age of 77. Sayers played only seven seasons from 1965 ...

The Bears donned those helmets from 1962-72 before orange trim was added to the "C." They won the NFL championship in 1963 with the white "C" on their helmets, defeating the same Giants 14-10 at ...

Former Chicago Bears star Gale Sayers, considered one of the greatest running backs in the history of the NFL despite a career cut short by knee injuries, has died at age 77 after living with ...

Chicago Tribune historical photo Gale Sayers (right) races out of the reach of a 49ers defender en route to one of his record six touchdowns in the mud as the Bears won 61-20 at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Bears legend Gale Sayers died Wednesday at 77, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Former Chicago Bears star Gale Sayers, considered one of the greatest running backs in the history of the National Football League despite a career cut short by knee injuries, has died at age 77 ...

Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers runs for a 28-yard gain against the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 27, 1969, in Chicago, Ill. The Hall of Famer died Wednesday at the age of 77.