Halas didn’t believe in starting rookies.
Meaning of the quote
Gale Sayers' quote suggests that his coach, Halas, preferred to have experienced players start games rather than new, young players. Halas likely thought that veteran players were more prepared and reliable than rookies, and he wanted to win games by putting his most skilled and battle-tested players on the field.
About Gale Sayers
Gale Sayers was an American professional football player known for his elusiveness and agility. He played for the Chicago Bears in the NFL and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the young age of 34. Sayers’ friendship with teammate Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer, inspired him to write an autobiography that was later adapted into the film ‘Brian’s Song’.
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