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Gale Sayers (1943–2020)

Gale Sayers was born on May 30, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas, USA as Gale Eugene Sayers. He was an actor and writer, known for Brian's Song (1971), Guiding Light (1952) and Reggie's Prayer (1996). He was married to Ardythe Elaine Bullard and Linda Lou McNeil. He died on September 23, 2020 in Wakarusa, Indiana, USA. See full bio »

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Known For

Brian's Song
Brian's Song Writer
(1971)
Guiding Light
Guiding Light Wedding Guest
(1992)
Reggie's Prayer
Reggie's Prayer Actor
(1996)
Brian's Song
Brian's Song Writer
(2001)
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Filmography

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 1992 Guiding Light (TV Series)
Wedding Guest
- Episode dated 1 May 1992 (1992) ... Wedding Guest
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Print ads for Dewar's White Label Scotch Whisky in a "Dewar's Profile". See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Biographical Movies | 2 Print Biographies | 2 Portrayals | See more »

Height:

6' (1.83 m)

Spouse:

Ardythe Elaine Bullard  (his death) | See more »
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Personal Quote:

When I'm carrying the ball, there isn't any play going through my mind. When I come to a tackler I don't think, "Now fake one way and cut the other." My feet just go. I don't think about it at all. I just do it, and I don't really know how. Where my feet go, I go. See more »

Trivia:

Halfback with the Chicago Bears, 1965-1971. See more »

Nickname:

The Kansas Comet

Star Sign:

Gemini
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