Legendary Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers died Wednesday, according to a statement from the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 77.

A look back at the life and career of the Hall of Fame running back for the Chicago Bears, who died Wednesday. Gale Sayers Kansas halfback football player, March 9, 1955. (AP Photo) Chicago Bears ...

The Bears have a long list of legendary running backs -- led by Hall of Famers Walter Payton and Gale Sayers -- and Matt Forte will still go down as one of the franchise's best.