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Earl Campbell vs Gale Sayers: head-to-head statistical comparison

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Earl Campbell
New Orleans Saints · Running Back
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Gale Sayers
Chicago Bears · Running Back
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4–1
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Campbell leads the head-to-head, 4 categories to 1.
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Earl Campbell vs Gale Sayers stats

9,407
Rushing yards (career)
4,956
74
Rushing TDs (career)
39
121
Receptions (career)
112
10,213
Scrimmage yards (career)
6,263
806
Receiving yards (career)
1,307

Awards & honors edge: Campbell

NFL MVP3× Offensive Player of the YearOffensive Rookie of the Year3× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1991)
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Offensive Rookie of the Year5× First-Team All-Pro4× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1977)

Who is better: Campbell or Sayers?

Campbell holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing yards, rushing tds, receptions). Sayers answers in receiving yards.

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Card value — head to head

Earl Campbell
$93
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+39% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Gale Sayers
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictEarl Campbell is the more valuable card today ($93 vs. $25). Earl Campbell carries more projected upside (+39% vs. +36% over five years).

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Earl Campbell vs Gale Sayers: FAQ

Who is better, Earl Campbell or Gale Sayers?

Campbell holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (rushing yards, rushing tds, receptions). Sayers answers in receiving yards.

Who has more rushing yards, Earl Campbell or Gale Sayers?

Earl Campbell: 9,407 to Gale Sayers's 4,956 (Rushing yards (career)).

Who has more rushing tds, Earl Campbell or Gale Sayers?

Earl Campbell: 74 to Gale Sayers's 39 (Rushing TDs (career)).

What awards have Earl Campbell and Gale Sayers won?

Earl Campbell: NFL MVP, 3× Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, 3× First-Team All-Pro. Gale Sayers: Offensive Rookie of the Year, 5× First-Team All-Pro, 4× Pro Bowl, Hall of Fame (1977).

How does Balladex decide who wins?

Each shared stat is a category; the player ahead in more of them leads. Here that is 4–1. Stats and awards are real; the verdict is arithmetic on them, not an opinion.