I met Brian Piccolo the Monday after his first start without Sayers in the backfield. He was a kind and funny man, and was gracious to answer a bunch of stupid questions from an inquisitive 12 year old. I still have the football that he signed, and later was able to get Sayers' autograph on the same football. A priceless memoir for the ages.

@Juliaflo

3 жыл бұрын

How lucky you were. This November will mark--are you ready--50 years since the movie's premiere on television. This movie set the standard for the television movies and miniseries that followed. Without 'Brian's Song, there probably would not be a 'Roots'. May God go with you.

@bigbubba29

2 жыл бұрын

You are truly blessed to have met him.

@bajaborracho9139

2 жыл бұрын

Bro you have a football signed by brian piccolo and gayle sayers? That is the coolest souvenir on earth.

@indyhotdog7652

2 жыл бұрын

@@bajaborracho9139 It's not museum quality, but it's still good. Loved meeting both of them

@bradcrawford1998

2 жыл бұрын

Indy Hot Dog, you are VERY fortunate to meet Brian Piccolo. How did u meet him, grocery store? I would have loved to meet him to 🤯 This movie was an indication what a GREAT and KIND man he was, and funny 😏

I am a Canadian....I am asking my fellow Canadians and my neighbour Americans in this time of turmoil...PLEASE do not forget the racial and friendship messages given to us by Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo. It was a gift. This special friendship can prove to be a lesson for ALL of us in race relations. And if you have never seen the 1971 movie Brian's Song, please watch it. It is NOT a football movie. It is a story of friendship.

@stephensams709

2 жыл бұрын

Well said and I wholeheartedly agree : )

@machtnichtsseimann

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@MovieMakingMan

7 ай бұрын

I agree and I’m a fellow Canadian.

@myroselle6987

6 ай бұрын

As an American I thank you. We all must remember that there is more that we share than what divides us. As JFK said “In the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet, we all breathe the same air, we all cherish our children’s future and we are all mortal.”

@harrychapin808

5 ай бұрын

Yes... and they were the 1st interracial roommates of the NFL.

My dad & I watched this movie together. It was one of the few times I saw him cry. I did too. What a beautiful story. I miss you dad.

RIP 40 And 41 Legends Of The Chicago Bears

Back in high school, I snuck out of a football awards ceremony early to watch "Brian's Song". At the end of the movie, I cried like a baby. Years later, I purchased the VHS copy of the movie which I still have to this day. IMHO, Sayers is the GOAT. I watched several of his games. "Black Magic" was so fluid when he ran. RIP Magic.

Brian Piccolo reminds me of my youngest brother William Timothy John Wine. My little brother Billy as we called him was a man with a big huge heart. I am so honored to have known Billy Wine and I will forever miss and love him so much.

Still get choked up when I'm reminded of the story, or watch the movie.

I can’t imagine what a joyous reunion it was when Gale reunited with Brian in Heaven after half a century apart.

Was 11 years old and saw "Brian's Song" when it first aired, first movie that ever made me cry. Read "I Am Third" shortly after and realized football was more than a game. Gale's words became a mantra to live by; and today I have God, Family, Self tattooed over my heart. This story touched my life; as a teacher and coach I have touched many lives, that's my tribute to these two men. R.I.P.

I wish I could have a brother as close as was portrayed in this movie. To support each other and be there for each other as these two did. Amazing the depth of Brotherly love can be. Through sports and physical activity men bond. This bond was shown in this movie

There will never be any other football players that are so close and intertwined together as Brian piccolo and Gale sayers

I was in high school when this program aired. The very same high school Sayers graduated from. The following day, it was all we talked about at school. It offered hope to many

Amen to these two men (Friends)❤️❤️❤️

This movie of Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo not only touched there families but all of America 😢prayers 🙏always to his wife and the daughters he left behind May God Bless You All ❤❤❤❤

A short time when human beings could be civil and could find common ground. I'm sad I didn't know Gale had passed. RIP and condolences.

What memories, I cried my eyes out watching this movie when I was a young boy. Touching seeing these men so close in tough times, inspirational ❤

What a friendship they had.

Tears I can't help it what a friendship between these 2 guy's and now forever. RIP Boy's

RIP JAMES CAAN " BRIAN PICOLO" 2022🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Brian A great human being. We could all have a Brian in our lives.

I still cry when I even think of Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers. I remember seeing that movie when it came out and cried myself to sleep. They were both such special humans. Rest in Peace, Brian Piccolo with your brother, Gale Sayers, I hope you are playing football together again, writing this through tears.

thx gale we will all miss you g.o.a.t

Then there were giants.... Very nicely done, and well researched.

I watched this movie last night. I was crying on the first day of practice because I know what is about to happen. 😢 I watched it anyway. The greatest made for TV movie ever produced.

MAY THE BOTH R.I.P. #40 GALE SAYERS & # 41 MR BRIAN PICCOLO TOGETHER FOREVER IN A LOVING FRIENDSHIP LIKE NO OTHER, MAY THEY R.I.P. IN GOD'S LOVING ARMS AMEN.

Brians SONG wonderful. True friends. We could use that again.

They are reunited now and for eternity. RIP Gale RIP Brian

Omg visit this movie often,what great friends what a great human being

I loved this movie. Rip to two legends

And now in 2022, Gale Sayers & Brian Piccolo are once again together. Friends forever, even after death. I have watched Brian's Song many times, including last night. Did I cry? I certainly did. How can one watch & not shed tears? It's sad, it's funny, it's all the things a wonderful friendship should be without any of the racial comments. Remember, friendship is never about color. RIP Brian Piccolo & Gale Sayers.

@Juliaflo

5 ай бұрын

Here's hoping they are joined by Ernie Davis and Freddie Steinmark.

I think DR King said it best by saying judge a person not by the color of his skin but the content of his character.

HE'S THE KIND OF PERSON THAT KEEPS ON GIVING A STRONG SPIRIT OF ADMIRATION 🤔I BELIEVE SO . IN WORLD WHERE PEOPLE NEEDS A POSITIVE CHARGE DAILY U DIGG . LIFE IS GUUD ! ! !

Both Brian Piccolo and Gayle Sayers....gone too soon!! #RIP

Nicely presented !😊

Love 💘 these 2 guy's Pic and Magic RIP I am fourth

One of Billy Dee’s best parts ever and today it still makes me cry especially since it hits so close to home 🥲🥲🥲

Gale Sayers was a great player

Brian Piccolo he’s my hero

Billy Dee Williams At The Chicago Bears Game In The Gale Sayers Jersey

Never knew how much he resembled him

I have Gale Sayers Jersey #40 it's a 1969 Chicago Bears Throwback it's the White Jersey

RIP GAIL AND BRIAN 🙏🏽

I know this is really hard to take I know that Brian Piccolo died at the age of 26

Up above in Heaven I can almost guarantee that they are probably playing pranks on each other. They might even be using mashed potatoes. I just don't know whose turn it is? 😢🏈🥔

Do you notice, the song their playing, is the song, Born Free?

@marytuttle4890

3 жыл бұрын

Some of the music is also from another movie "Somewhere in Time".

@stephensams709

2 жыл бұрын

@@marytuttle4890 Yes and fitting : )

The Music throughout is awesome.. What is it???

You betcha I’m a Bear fan!

Very sad

#25, HoFer Bernie Casey.

Tyrone Keys was a giant man. I want to say he was 6’8. #98

go pic

Fuck....how fast do you think people can read?!!

Now Dick Butkus is with them too.

I thought this was about Sayers and Piccolo...I confused it went a different direction half way through

What am I a speed reader, skipped thur the entire video because of the lack of respect of the viewer!!!

Billy Dee.....look like Michael Jackson!

@formula1dude531

2 ай бұрын

That’s exactly what I said

Gayle was black and Brian was white! Can we quit with all the “hyphenated BS!” Just call it for what it is and move on!