Sayers: My Life and Times

Language: English

Published by Triumph Books, Chicago, Illinois, 2007

1572439955 / 9781572439955

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A personally signed and inscribed First Edition of Sayers: My Life and Times by legendary Chicago Bears running back and Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, written with Fred Mitchell, with a foreword by fellow Hall of Famer Dick Butkus. This copy is personally inscribed by Gale Sayers on the title page: "Thanks for supporting H.D.F." followed by his signature. In this memoir, Sayers reflects on his remarkable football career, his friendship with Brian Piccolo, his years with the Chicago Bears, and the life lessons he learned through football, family, faith, and perseverance. The book offers an intimate look at one of the NFL's most respected and beloved players. This hardcover retains its original dust jacket and features a personal inscription from one of professional football's greatest running backs. Signed copies of Gale Sayers' books remain highly sought after, particularly following his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and since his passing in 2020. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ From The Noble Quill: Rare Signed Books We believe every signed book has a story beyond its pages. Each volume is carefully inspected, accurately described, and securely packaged so it can be enjoyed by its next collector for years to come. Books are shipped in protective packaging with the utmost care to help ensure safe arrival.

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Title
Sayers: My Life and Times
Author
Gale Sayers with Fred Mitchell
Publisher
Triumph Books, Chicago, Illinois
Publication year
2007
Condition
Near fine
Dust jacket
Near Fine
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1572439955
ISBN 13
9781572439955
Illustrator
N/A
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
1st Printing

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