Gale Eugene Sayers, also known as “The Kansas Comet”,  was born on this date in Wichita, Kansas.  Sayers’ is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League for seven seasons during the 1960s and early 1970s.  Sayers’ records include most touchdowns in a rookie season (22 in 1965), most touchdowns in a game (6, tied with Nevers and Jones), highest career kickoff return average (30.56), and most return touchdowns in a game (2, tied with many players).