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RIP Gale Sayers

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by 2muchcoffeeman, Sep 23, 2020.

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  1. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    Either way, the rosters were tighter then, so teams couldn't really use spots on kick returners, long snappers, etc etc. Also it wasn't until the 1970s when rosters went up to 43 (IIRC) when most teams started having separate punters/placekickers who wouldn't double at other positions.
     
    Starman, Sep 24, 2020
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  2. Machine Head

    Machine Head Well-Known Member

    I remember pictures of the hit on Sayers.

    Went looking and found this:

    OTL: Kermit's Song
     
    Machine Head, Sep 25, 2020
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  3. Scout

    Scout Well-Known Member

    Unfortunate comment to Halas.
     
    Scout, Sep 25, 2020
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