September 29, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 169 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    HONORING THE LIFE OF GALE SAYERS

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                          HON. SHARICE DAVIDS

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 29, 2020

  Ms. DAVIDS of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
of Gale Sayers, who passed away this week. A native Kansan, Gale was a 
revered athlete in the Sunflower State.
  Known as the Kansas Comet, Gale played football at the University of 
Kansas for three years before getting selected by the Chicago Bears in 
the 1965 NFL draft. He went on to become the youngest professional 
football player ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
  Though Gale's career was cut short after a knee injury, he was still 
considered a renowned player for many years and inspired young athletes 
across the county. Many will remember his accomplishments on the field, 
but he also contributed to the community in other ways. At KU, Gale 
joined the student march for fair housing. Most notably, Gale spoke up 
about the pattern of head trauma football players face over time and 
its long-term consequences, a topic that was still relatively unknown 
and unstudied.
  Madam Speaker, I am deeply grateful for Gale's contributions and I 
know that even in his death, he will continue to be remembered for 
generations. I offer my heartfelt condolences to Gale's family and 
friends.

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