(1943–2020) American professional football player who was both a halfback and return specialist in the NFL. In a relatively 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 five seasons of play. His popular book 'I Am Third' (New York: Viking Press), 1970. First edition, 238pp. 8vo., in dust wrapper, inscribed and signed on the front flyleaf. Sayers' story was later made into a film centered on the life of Brian Piccolo, 'Brian's Song'.