1969 Gale Sayers Autograph Signed Back Bill Symons Football NFL Sports Stars1969 Gale Sayers and Bill Symons autographs Early autographs very difficult to find. Extremely rare Gale Eugene Sayers (born May 30, 1943) is a former professional American football player who earned acclaim both as a halfback and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). In a brief but highly productive NFL career, Sayers spent seven seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1971, though multiple injuries effectively limited him to