The Greatest Athlete To Wear #40 is Gale Sayers- the exciting Chicago Bears running back from the 1960’s.

Notable #40’s- Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch was one of the great receivers in the 1950’s. Mike Haynes a Hall of Fame defensive back for the Patriots and Raiders was one of the greatest players ever at his position. Dick Anderson was an outstanding safety for the Dolphins in their Super Bowl glory days of the 1970’s. Vince Lombardi would make his name as a coach but when he was one of the “Seven Blocks of Granite” at Fordham in his college days he wore #40. In basketball Bill Laimbeer was dirty and annoying but he was an effective player on the Pistons championship teams of the 80’s-90’s. Shawn Kemp was a great natural talent but his off court activities kind of brought him down.

The Greatest Athlete To Wear #40 is the most exciting player to ever play in the NFL-Gale Sayers. His career was short due to knee injuries but when he was healthy there was no one better. He played only seven seasons but those who saw him play will never forget him. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He played his entire career with the Chicago Bears.