Gale Sayers Chicago Bears Football Autographed 7x11 Magazine Picture JSA Vintage

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You are bidding on a signed 7.5x11 inch picture of Gale Sayers, includes JSA COA!.....
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Gale Eugene Sayers
(born May 30, 1943) is an American former professional
football
player who earned acclaim both as a
halfback
and
return specialist
in the
National Football League
(NFL). In a brief but highly productive NFL career, Sayers spent seven seasons with the
Chicago Bears
from 1965 to 1971, though multiple injuries effectively limited him to five seasons of play. He was known for his elusiveness and agility, and was regarded by his peers as one of the most difficult players to tackle.
Nicknamed the "
Kansas Comet
", Sayers played college football for the
Kansas Jayhawks football
team of the
University of Kansas
, where he compiled 4,020
all-purpose yards
over three seasons and was twice recognized as a consensus
All-American
. In his rookie NFL season, he set a league record by scoring 22 touchdowns—including a record-tying six in one game—and gained 2,272 all-purpose yards en route to being named the NFL's
Rookie of the Year
. He continued this production through his first five seasons, earning four
Pro Bowl
appearances and five first-team
All-Pro
selections. A right knee injury forced Sayers to miss the final five games of the 1968 season, but he returned in 1969 to lead the NFL in rushing yards and be named the
NFL Comeback Player of the Year
. An injury to his left knee in the 1970
preseason
as well as subsequent injuries kept him sidelined for most of his final two seasons.
His friendship with Bears teammate
Brian Piccolo
, who died of cancer in 1970, inspired Sayers to write his autobiography,
I Am Third
, which in turn was the basis for the 1971 made-for-TV movie
Brian's Song
. Sayers was inducted into the
Pro Football Hall of Fame
in 1977 at age 34, and remains the youngest person to receive the honor. He was named to the
NFL's 75th Anniversary Team
as a halfback and kick returner, the only player to occupy two positions on the team. For his achievements in college, he was inducted into the
College Football Hall of Fame
the same year. His jersey number is
retired
by both the Bears and the University of Kansas. Following his NFL career, Sayers began a career in sports administration and business, and served as the
athletic director
of
Southern Illinois University
from 1976 to 1981.
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Shipping and Packaging details: I ship everything with cardboard backing. Additionally, I slip all autographed photos inside sturdy photo-protective sleeves. Payment details: Typically, I ship paypal payments right away. PAYPAL is recommended. International shipping will be higher as all international orders go through the Global Shipping program.  How I obtained my autographs, and why I promise a FULL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: As a kid, from roughly the years 1965 to 1973, and later from 1974-the present, I have amassed an enormous collection of autographed sports and celebrity memorabilia. In most cases, using Jack Smalling's baseball address lists and other assorted address lists, I wrote to both active and retired baseball players, sending them letters, requests for signatures, and self-addressed-stamped envelopes. This is how I obtained thousands of autographs. I also obtained many autographs in person at area parks and hotels.In the 1980's and 1990's, I travelled the country doing shows (20 National Conventions) and would buy quantities of autographs through player signings. I have every reason to believe that all of the autographs I'm selling are absolutely authentic. I stand by every item I sell. Upon purchasing an item from me through eBay, you may return that item, in the condition in which I shipped it to you, within 14 days of receipt of that item if you are not satisfied with the item.   I am selling each item "as is", per the guarantee I've promised above. All the old time autograph dealers know me and the professional authenticators will vouch for my reputation as well. I do this on a part time basis, so sometimes emails take a day. I have worked hard for my feedback rating. The last thing I want to do is damage my credibility, so if you have legitimate concerns about any item you win from me on eBay, I'll make every effort to remedy the situation to your satisfaction. PLEASE NOTE: Most items come with certificates of authenticity from outside companies (JSA and PSA predominantly; they are the best). I have spent lots of money with third party authenticators and have had very few come back without passing. Sincerely, Joe Binder , Downers Grove, Illinois