Ron Sayers

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Ron Sayers
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1947-08-29) August 29, 1947 (age 76)
Wichita, Kansas
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Omaha (NE) North
College: Omaha
NFL draft: 1969  / Round: 2 / Pick: 44
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Ronald Sayers (born August 29, 1947) is a former American football running back who played in the American Football League (AFL) for the San Diego Chargers in 1969. He played college football for the University of Nebraska Omaha. He is the younger brother of Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers. [1]

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References

  1. Damer, Roy (July 20, 1969). "2 All-Stars Have Great Big Brothers". Chicago Tribune. p. 3. Retrieved March 22, 2017.