Gale Sayers was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1943 and is still alive today. He was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and dreamed of being a running back for a football team. Sayers is known for his exceptional ability to evade defenders and had an important impact on society as the youngest player ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Some key facts about Sayers include that in his second season he led the league in rushing with 1,231 yards, led the Bears in receiving with 34 catches, and set a record with 2,440 all-purpose yards in a single season.