Chicago Bears art painting of Gail Sayers

March 24, 2014 John Robertson

The great Chicago Bears running back, number 40 Gail Sayers Known as "the Kansas Comet". (NFL) for seven seasons during the 1960s and early 1970s,, Sayers is a member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. His friendship with fellow Chicago Bear Brian Piccolo was the basis for the 1971 movie Brian's Song.

The painting is 10 1/2' by 14 1/2' acrylic and ink on paper mounted on a backing cardboard. Over the backing is newsprint articles ind information about the Chicago Bears The size does not include the frame.

Favorite Gail Sayers quote, ""There's no way I would have made the Hall of Fame or set any of the records I did by myself. No matter how many yards I gained, whether it was three or 300, someone had to be there to make the block. Well, I played football, but you guys are out here giving a lot to make lives and to save lives. You need each other as much as we need you. Please continue to do what you're doing." Speaking to soldiers.