Brians song
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It is the story of looking into the hearts and souls of man and liking what you find there. It is the story of determination and comradeship that transports itself off the playing field and into the homes and lives of Piccolo and Sayers, as well as the balance of the Chicago Bears.
Brian Piccolo was not a man afraid to show his feelings. He was not a man afraid to face his demons. He did not turn his back on his friends and family. He did not close himself into a shell. Brian Piccolo embraced life with a rare quality found in few.
Gayle Sayers was as shy as Brian was outgoing. When faced with his injuries that had the capability to cancel his career, Sayers closed himself into a shell, refusing to face his demons head on. Brian made him look those demons square in the eyes...