Gale Eugene Sayers was a professional American footballer and a successful entrepreneur. Athletics was in his blood and both his brothers were also successful athletes. Sayers excelled in sports at school and went on to join Kansas University’s football team where he was nicknamed Kansas Comet. During this time, he came into the national spotlight as a player. Gale Sayers was drafted by the Chicago Bears and played with them throughout his career. His football days ended abruptly after a series of serious injuries to his knees and ankles. Post this, he became an entrepreneur and saw great success. Sayers was known for his tremendous speed, his ability to accelerate fast and for eluding his opponents. He played only seven seasons but is considered one of the greatest players that ever played. As a person, Sayers was a very unassuming team player, and a loyal friend. In his later life, he and his wife became prominent philanthropists and supported many charities working specially for youth and children.