Gale Sayers is a former American football player who played for the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1971. He was known as one of the most prolific running backs in the history of the National Football League (NFL). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He was also known for his philanthropic work, having established the GALE Sayers Foundation to help underprivileged children.