When I was a kid, we always had dinner at my grandparents house after church and chores were done, and I would watch the football game with my dad and grandpa. I think it was always the Bears because when I first heard the name Brian Piccolo, I laughed about his name being silly. I can't remember Gale's injury but I was aware that Piccolo was getting a lot more playing time. But then I was no longer hearing his name. Gale was playing again but not Picc. I wondered for a long time what had happened, and then the movie Brian's Song came out and I was probably 12 at that time. I still can't watch it without bawling. At least 15 years ago I bought each of their jerseys. I rarely wore them because they were so special to me. One day, over a year ago, I was in to see my back surgeon and I was wearing my Sayers jersey. My doctor was so excited to see that so we talked a bit about the two men, and even as I left I could hear him say how much he would love to have that jersey. I had a t-shirt under it, and almost took it off to give to him but I didn't. I did a lot of thinking about it, and I'm in my 60's. I have 2 sons who have no clue who these men were or why those jerseys were so important to me, so the next time I was back in to see my surgeon, I had both jerseys inside a white garbage bag with the hangers sticking out the top. When he came in, I told him that I knew from my own experience working in health care, we really weren't supposed to accept gifts, so I told him that because I had nobody else to hand them down to....and I handed him the bag, untied the knot at the bottom and he was floored. Gale was the one he was most excited about but couldn't believe what I had given him. I made him promise me one thing. Before he dies, I hope he will have someone he can pass them on to. I swear that man was like a little kid on Christmas morning. As I walked away, I saw him showing them to a couple of residents. I still smile when I think about that and how much it meant to him.
I love Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and I ask you all to love them to and may they both RIP together forever ❤️ I'm bawling now these 2 men had human being love for each other and respect. I'm Irish Sicilian and African. I am fourth.
Kansas Comet was a beautiful knick name for Gale Sayers in more ways than one. Gale had an otherworldly love for Brian Piccolo that many today have an extremely hard time emulating. Gale and Brian were truly courageous and GODSENDS. May they both RIP.
I loved this video. I was named after Brian Piccolo, so he (and Gale) hold a special place in my heart. Great story of friendship and courage. Very great interview by Brian's daughter.
I know that Brian Piccolo is not in the pro football Hall of Fame as a player but he is definitely in the Hall of life a well as Gayle Sayers showing showing what respect and friendship is all about
Watched the movie again over Christmas Break, I cry every time. What a great interview with the daughter. What a legacy of human touch and love these two MEN passed along to their families, sports fans and all of us. Job well done his good and faithful servants, job well done!
Gale and piccolo together after 50 years A tearful so long farewell I am 4th love you guy’s forever now you two are running over gods football field again today light and glory for all of time love you guys forever
These 2 gentlemen were best of friends from training camp till Mr Brian piccolo passed away in 1970, I saw the movie again "Brian's song" and everytime I watch this movie I cry, well now Mr gale sayers is with Brian now in heaven may they both RIP IN GOD'S LOVING ARM'S AMEN.
So very true. Very good to hear. I can remember growing up and I'm 57 and have watched football since I think I came into this world. I believe I faintly remember when the actual events happened and asking my mother what was cancer. I had friends of all races so that wasn't the issue for me. But how that word "cancer" was hanging on did affect me. To me the hatred that individuals have towards others unlike themselves is a "CANCER". We need to stop discussing it and find the cure now!!! Each and everyone originated from Adam & Eve if people want to be so damn picky. So in that fact alone, we are no different. Thank you reading and sharing. ❤❤❤❤
The Real Brian Song was” Raindrops keep falling on my Head” Recorded in 1869 a Year before Pic Passed away , song is about Never Complaining and Never Giving Up , both Part of Bp’s Nature with dealing with His Sickness , with Class and Courage, It’s not Football that Made the Legend, It was the way He Lived every Day 🙏🏈👍R.I.P. Brian and Gayle 🙏
As a teacher, I taught the book (the movie script) and showed the movie. I cried each and every time, partly because the story is sad, but also because it is beautiful!!
I remember seeing this movie as a child and the impact it had on me. I’m 57 now and still cry every time I see this film. This film is a beautiful picture of how we are to live…..
What a powerful message these two amazing men delivered for all to see. If only we all could stop listening to the propaganda being fed to us by the media and embrace each other in the way these two courageous men did, the world would be a better place.
If we had any real media these days they would play that movie and show that people of different races can get along together and love each other. Give lie to the current narrative that is so intent on dividing us.
I watch this movie with a box of kleenex everytime it is on. Just listening to the song makes me cry. It's in my view a love story in the emotional sense between two young football players of different races. These were two great human beings!
Never was a Bears fan. Remember when Joy Piccolo was on Monday night football right before the movie came out. The problem is that their relationship was "unique" for humans, which displays the problems humans have, and it is only getting worse.
I still cry watching the movie. Two great men.
When I was a kid, we always had dinner at my grandparents house after church and chores were done, and I would watch the football game with my dad and grandpa. I think it was always the Bears because when I first heard the name Brian Piccolo, I laughed about his name being silly. I can't remember Gale's injury but I was aware that Piccolo was getting a lot more playing time. But then I was no longer hearing his name. Gale was playing again but not Picc. I wondered for a long time what had happened, and then the movie Brian's Song came out and I was probably 12 at that time. I still can't watch it without bawling. At least 15 years ago I bought each of their jerseys. I rarely wore them because they were so special to me. One day, over a year ago, I was in to see my back surgeon and I was wearing my Sayers jersey. My doctor was so excited to see that so we talked a bit about the two men, and even as I left I could hear him say how much he would love to have that jersey. I had a t-shirt under it, and almost took it off to give to him but I didn't. I did a lot of thinking about it, and I'm in my 60's. I have 2 sons who have no clue who these men were or why those jerseys were so important to me, so the next time I was back in to see my surgeon, I had both jerseys inside a white garbage bag with the hangers sticking out the top. When he came in, I told him that I knew from my own experience working in health care, we really weren't supposed to accept gifts, so I told him that because I had nobody else to hand them down to....and I handed him the bag, untied the knot at the bottom and he was floored. Gale was the one he was most excited about but couldn't believe what I had given him. I made him promise me one thing. Before he dies, I hope he will have someone he can pass them on to. I swear that man was like a little kid on Christmas morning. As I walked away, I saw him showing them to a couple of residents. I still smile when I think about that and how much it meant to him.
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Still can't watch that speech without getting emotional
I still cry when I hear Brian’s Song.
Me too
I love Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and I ask you all to love them to and may they both RIP together forever ❤️ I'm bawling now these 2 men had human being love for each other and respect. I'm Irish Sicilian and African. I am fourth.
Gale Sayers a great football player & gentleman!!
How lovely of her to share her story with us. Brian and Gale were gentlemen, something you don't see much of in the NFL today.
Kansas Comet was a beautiful knick name for Gale Sayers in more ways than one. Gale had an otherworldly love for Brian Piccolo that many today have an extremely hard time emulating. Gale and Brian were truly courageous and GODSENDS. May they both RIP.
So true ❤️ there's no Word's
One of the best and most moving movie I saw as a twenty year old in 1971.❤️
I loved this video. I was named after Brian Piccolo, so he (and Gale) hold a special place in my heart. Great story of friendship and courage. Very great interview by Brian's daughter.
RIP Picalo, Sayers and Caan, who played Brian
I know that Brian Piccolo is not in the pro football Hall of Fame as a player but he is definitely in the Hall of life a well as Gayle Sayers showing showing what respect and friendship is all about
I'm so glad that the Chicago Bears retired his #41
Gale and Brain are together again in heaven
Yes! I'm sure Brian was there to greet his teammate.
@@giselle2222 ........And they are playing with the angels.
They share the backfield on GOD’S team. And they both can RUN like they could at their peak.
Watched the movie again over Christmas Break, I cry every time. What a great interview with the daughter. What a legacy of human touch and love these two MEN passed along to their families, sports fans and all of us. Job well done his good and faithful servants, job well done!
I’m 36 now...first saw the movie in the early 90s...and still, it’s hard not to cry while watching...moved me as a kid, still moves me til this day.
Awesome woman who tells the story of her dad and Gale Sayers with such grace and honor. God bless the memory of Brian and Gale!
Thanks so much
Gale and piccolo together after 50 years A tearful so long farewell I am 4th love you guy’s forever now you two are running over gods football field again today light and glory for all of time love you guys forever
The best Kansas comet are scoring a touchdown over gods footballfield
Rest in peace cousin Gale and your brother Brian. The memories of your life and the time I spent with you and Ardie are forever special.
Remember when the movie first aired. Watched again a few months ago,cried again. Wonderful to know of such a special friendship❤
We need this in the world right now togetherness
I read the book and watch Brian Song I did cry both times.
Loved this movie and the story..esp in this messed up world today..we need there story to be shown more today..❤
Agree. It is timely and should be shown regularly.
I just cried watching the little clip of the movie that they showed here. Such a powerful film.
So moving......They did not believe in racism I am so sure.......So sad that this lesson has not been learnt yet.....
Love transcends race. So true.
#40 and#41 🐻's
These 2 gentlemen were best of friends from training camp till Mr Brian piccolo passed away in 1970, I saw the movie again "Brian's song" and everytime I watch this movie I cry, well now Mr gale sayers is with Brian now in heaven may they both RIP IN GOD'S LOVING ARM'S AMEN.
So very true. Very good to hear. I can remember growing up and I'm 57 and have watched football since I think I came into this world. I believe I faintly remember when the actual events happened and asking my mother what was cancer. I had friends of all races so that wasn't the issue for me. But how that word "cancer" was hanging on did affect me. To me the hatred that individuals have towards others unlike themselves is a "CANCER". We need to stop discussing it and find the cure now!!! Each and everyone originated from Adam & Eve if people want to be so damn picky. So in that fact alone, we are no different. Thank you reading and sharing. ❤❤❤❤
The Real Brian Song was” Raindrops keep falling on my Head” Recorded in 1869 a Year before Pic Passed away , song is about Never Complaining and Never Giving Up , both Part of Bp’s Nature with dealing with His Sickness , with Class and Courage, It’s not Football that Made the Legend, It was the way He Lived every Day 🙏🏈👍R.I.P. Brian and Gayle 🙏
1969/ Please correct for BJ Thomas
Do you mean 1869 or 1969?
As a teacher, I taught the book (the movie script) and showed the movie. I cried each and every time, partly because the story is sad, but also because it is beautiful!!
Best football movie ever made .
Loved the movie
I remember seeing this movie as a child and the impact it had on me. I’m 57 now and still cry every time I see this film. This film is a beautiful picture of how we are to live…..
All time best sports movie
The scene that gets me crying is when Gale has to announce to the team before a game that Brian has cancer
What a powerful message these two amazing men delivered for all to see. If only we all could stop listening to the propaganda being fed to us by the media and embrace each other in the way these two courageous men did, the world would be a better place.
What a story we as bear fans love the history of the chicago bears
Damn I’m wiping tears watching this.
I remember being 7yrs old on my living room floor watching this with my family..great times
I think I read Gale’s book I’am Third as least twice .
Me Too. Great Book.
No matter where I’m at, what kind of mood I’m in, this speech and the song gets me every time I start bawling like a little baby
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I always wondered what happened to Brian Piccolo’s girls.
Makes me want to be a better person.
Just so you know, That movie is availibe on RUclips. Watch it.
If we had any real media these days they would play that movie and show that people of different races can get along together and love each other. Give lie to the current narrative that is so intent on dividing us.
But we have no real media any more Jennifer London.
I watch this movie with a box of kleenex everytime it is on. Just listening to the song makes me cry. It's in my view a love story in the emotional sense between two young football players of different races. These were two great human beings!
Never was a Bears fan. Remember when Joy Piccolo was on Monday night football right before the movie came out. The problem is that their relationship was "unique" for humans, which displays the problems humans have, and it is only getting worse.
If the NFL had the wishbone formation, it would be Gale, Brian, and Walter. Imagine that for a backfield? RIP brothers!!!!
At first glance I thought this was his wife and that she aged well.
i dont know about the crying but yeah we gotta put this race thing behind us somehow
In reality, Brian’s Song was a great work of fiction.
God bless her
Thank you for this moving video.
Rest in peace