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December 12th, 1965-Gale Sayers ties NFL record for most touchdowns in a game

By: Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief • December 12, 2024
On this day in 1965 Gale Sayers set a record for most touchdowns in a game
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On this day in 1965 Gale Sayers set a record for most touchdowns in a game

The Hall of Fame inductee scored 6 touchdowns in one game against the 49ers. The Bears dominated the game, winning 61-20 behind Sayers’ performance.

Sayers had 4 rushing touchdowns, one receiving and took one back on a punt return. He finished the game with nine carries for 113 yards and two catches for 89 yards.

Since 1965, Alvin Kamara and Dub Jones have also scored 6 touchdowns, tying Sayers.

Sayers retired after 7 seasons due to injuries and was inducted to the Hall of Fame in 1977.

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Dylan Miller
Dylan Miller, Editor-in-Chief
Dylan Miller is currently a Senior at Colonia High School. He enjoys participating in sports, earning varsity letters in cross country, winter track and spring track. In addition to participating in sports, Miller also follows the NFL, NBA and MLB. Scouting is a large part of Miller’s extracurricular activities as an Eagle Scout. At this level he will learn more about leadership and communication, which Miller is eager to add to his skill set as he prepares for college. When he’s not busy in school or running, he enjoys watching TV shows like Ted Lasso. He also likes listening to sports analysts Colin Cowherd, Jim Rome or Dan Patrick. He aspires to work in the sports field and run track in college.