GALE SAYERS - HELMET SIGNED - HFSID 281002

GALE SAYERS
Replica Chicago Cubs helmet signed by Gale Sayers in silver ink with his year of induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, "HOF-77"
Helmet signed "Gale Sayers/HOF-77" in silver ink. Historic replica size 7 3/8 suspension Chicago Cubs helmet. Twice an All-American at Kansas University, Hall of Famer Sayers, played seven seasons with the Chicago Bears. In his first season alone, Gale scored 22 touchdowns and 132 points, both then-rookie records. Quiet, unassuming, and always ready to compliment a teammate for a key block, Sayers continued to sizzle in 1967 and well into the 1968 season. Then, in the ninth game, Sayers suffered a knee injury that required immediate surgery. After a tortuous rehabilitation program, Gale came back in 1969 in a most spectacular manner, winding up with his second 1,000-yard rushing season and universal Comeback of the Year honors. But injuries continued to take their toll and, just before the 1972 season, Gale finally had to call it quits. In his relatively short career, he compiled a record that can never be forgotten. His totals show 9,435 combined net yards, 4,956 yards rushing, and 336 points scored. At the time of his retirement he was the NFL's all-time leader in kickoff returns. He won All-NFL honors five straight years and was named Offensive Player of the Game in three of the four Pro Bowls in which he played. Authentication label on back. Fine condition.