Halas Intrigue, Episode 120: Remembering Bears legend Gale Sayers

Mark Potash reviews what made Gale Sayers such a great player and why he is still part of the fabric of Chicago sports.

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Bears Hall of Famer Gale Sayers died Wednesday at age 77.

Bears Hall of Famer Gale Sayers died Wednesday at age 77.

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It’s a tough day for the Bears after losing one of their all-time greats: legendary Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers died at 77. Mark Potash dives into what made him a tremendous player over such a short career and why he is beloved among Chicagoans to this day.

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