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Upon retirement from the Chicago Bears, Sayers made his off the field life as exciting and productive as his football career. Sayers’ many contributions to academics, athletics, business, community and charities include:

Sayers currently serves as President of Sayers Computer Source, a company he founded with his wife in 1984. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and a Masters of Science degree in Educational Administration from the University of Kansas. Sayers has also undertaken financial management training at the New York Institute of Finance.

In conclusion, Gale Sayers’ Hall of Fame story is not complete without mentioning his work as an author and humanitarian. Besides developing a book of Offensive Football Fundamentals, Sayers’ much acclaimed autobiography I am Third represents more than athletic and business success, it reflects a philosophy of life: the Lord is first; my family and friends are second; I am Third. The sad yet heart warming, award winning television movie "Brian’s Song" was scripted directly from I am Third. The movie featured the special on and off the field relationship between Gale Sayers and his cancer stricken teammate, Brian Piccolo. Pride, poise, leadership, dedication and loyalty are all Hall of Fame traits exhibited by the original "Magic" man of professional sports. For Gale Sayers, and men like him, sacrifice equals greatness.