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The best players drafted by the Chiefs who never played for the team

By Kelly Thompson

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 5: Runningback Gale Sayers #40, of the Chicago Bears, runs the ball as guard George Seals #67 sets up to block during a game on October 5, 1969 against the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York. (Photo by: Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 5: Runningback Gale Sayers #40, of the Chicago Bears, runs the ball as guard George Seals #67 sets up to block during a game on October 5, 1969 against the New York Giants at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York. (Photo by: Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images) /
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Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers runs upfield in a 28 to 38 loss to the Washington Redskins on September 15, 1968 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nate Fine/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers runs upfield in a 28 to 38 loss to the Washington Redskins on September 15, 1968 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nate Fine/Getty Images) /

1. Gale Sayers

Selected in the 1st round of the 1965 AFL and NFL Drafts, the Kansas Comet Gale Sayers was the best player ever selected by the Chiefs who never played for the team.

An ironic name given his professional career, the Kansas Comet nickname came from Sayer’s roots as a Wichita, Kansas native who played college football 30 minutes from Kansas City, at the University of Kansas in Lawrence.

Unfortunately for K.C., Sayers chose to instead play for George Halas and the Chicago Bears. He had a short career by many standards, but it was an incredible run. In his seven years, Sayers was a five time Pro Bowler and a five time 1st Team All-Pro selection. He ran for nearly 5,000 rushing yards and amassed 39 rushing touchdowns and 57 total touchdowns in that time. He set the record for total touchdowns in a season in 1965 (22), and won his first for two rushing titles in 1966 (also in 1969). Also in 1965, he was named the NFL’s Rookie of the Year and gained over 2,200 all-purpose yards.

Knee injuries shortened three of his final four seasons in the NFL and ultimately ended his career.

Sayers was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. He was named to the NFLs 75th anniversary team as both a running back and a kick returner, and he was the only player named to two positions on the team.

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