Gale Sayers. RIP

[getreal]

Passed away today @ 77

 

[rivermobster]

Another legend gone...

 

[SoCalDave]

Damn...RIP

 

[RitcheyRch]

RIP

 

[Keymyster]

More true NFL ers going Bye Bye.

 

[Luvnlife]

Good time to read his book. It’s called “I am Third”

 

[Nordie]

Sad to hear, I am a Bears fan, even though I am boycotting the NFL right now. First thing I thought of was Brian's Song.

 

[Halvecto]

Sad to hear, I am a Bears fan, even though I am boycotting the NFL right now. First thing I thought of was Brian's Song.

Bear Down! Same.

Brain Piccolo story. Wow. Many people would do well to watch that movie again.

That is one of just a few movies that I told my kids they must watch someday. No commentary from me, just watch it. There are not enough great biography-type movies. Real life stories of triumph and tragedy, interpersonal dynamics, etc. are lasting. Most on here arrived for boating and/or motorsports life. They stay for the life stories and curiosity; whether a boat build, life changing episode or trying something crazy like going off-grid. Getting a tidbit on random questions or situational opinion and banter is on the margin. In the end, people's reaction and response to life is interesting.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Since the movie Brian's Song was released clear back in 1971, I imagine there are many, if not the majority, on RDP who have never seen it. It is a true story about real people. Suggest watching it with your kids. Outstanding football movie about Brian Picoolo and his friend Gale Sayers. Very good depiction of how things once were, and how they can be. RIP Gale Sayers, thanks for many years of outstanding football.

 

[Halvecto]

Since the movie Brian's Song was released clear back in 1971, I imagine there are many, if not the majority, on RDP who have never seen it. It is a true story about real people. Suggest watching it with your kids. Outstanding football movie about Brian Picoolo and his friend Gale Sayers. Very good depiction of how things once were, and how they can be. RIP Gale Sayers, thanks for many years of outstanding football.

Agreed.

Contrasting the character/friendship of Sayers and Piccolo to the insanity of the NFL today reminds me why so many have gone from loyal fanatics of their home team to indifference.

Sayers, Piccolo friendship lives on in 'Brian's Song'

When Chicago Bears teammates Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo became roommates in 1967, the first time NFL players of different colors shared accommodations on the road, it hardly looked like a good fit.

apnews.com

 

[RodnJen]

Truly one of the greats. RIP

 

[Bear Down]

Many reasons I am a life long Bears Fan... Players like this gave me reasons to love the tradition of the team. Great Character guys who are loyal, dedicated and just great human beings. God knows its not for their winning %. Halas did a great job of picking some great players during his time.

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

One of the best running backs. RIP

 

[WATERDOG]

Brain's Song will always be a great movie.

 

[WATERDOG]

Just out of curiosity, How much money did great RB's make in '67?

 

[playdeep]

I remember when Howard Cosell previewed Brian's Song at halftime of Monday night football and interviewed Gale Sayers about the movie.
...man I'm phuking old.

 

[rivermobster]

I remember when Howard Cosell previewed Brian's Song at halftime of Monday night football and interviewed Gale Sayers about the movie.
...man I'm phuking old.

 

[Nordie]

Many reasons I am a life long Bears Fan... Players like this gave me reasons to love the tradition of the team. Great Character guys who are loyal, dedicated and just great human beings. God knows its not for their winning %. Halas did a great job of picking some great players during his time.

I was never given a choice, my life was already decided that I am a Bears fan, my mom's side of the family is from the north side of Chicago, my dad's side has always had roots right here in Vegas, that side of the family has been here since the late 40's.

Anyhow at age 35 I was taught Brian's Song at a young age, even read it as a play in middle school. Something that has stuck with me forever.

Before football went political, on Sundays I would fly my Bears or Golden Knights flags

 

[Nordie]

This is pretty cool

Remembering Gale Sayers

To honor Gale Sayers, ChicagoBears.com takes a look back at some of our favorite moments with The Kansas Comet through the years.

www.chicagobears.com