The death of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers on Wednesday reminds those of us old enough to remember of the wonder that was, and is, “Brian’s Song.” ...

Both running backs, the two were obviously competitive and temperamentally quite different — Sayers was shy and serious, ... “Brian’s Song” unleashed a whole new genre of sports movie, ...

Television* ABC tweaks the three-hankie football classic about Brian Piccolo, adding fleshed out roles for wives and fresh sports sequences.

Now 30 years after the poignant Emmy-award winning TV movie Brian’s Song introduced a nation to Fort Lauderdale’s favorite son, a new Brian’s Song will air at 7 p.m. Sunday on ABC.

"Brian's Song," which recounted the friendship between Chicago Bears' Gale Sayers ... In late 1969, his fourth year as a running back, an ailing Piccolo removed himself from a game in Atlanta ...

The Chicago Bears running back was regarded by some as one of the best players in the NFL. Skip to Main Content. ... Inspiration for ‘Brian’s Song,’ Dead at 77. HALL OF FAMER.

"Brian's Song" explores loss and friendship. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) ...

William Blinn, a screenwriter for the landmark TV projects “Brian’s Song” and “Roots” and the Prince film “Purple Rain,” has died. ... Hall of Fame running back Sayers died at age 77.

The MMQB presents NFL 95, a special project running through mid-July detailing 95 artifacts that tell the story of the NFL, ... Brian’s Song was the movie that taught grown men it’s OK to cry.

The death of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers on Wednesday reminds those of us old enough to remember of the wonder that was, and is, “Brian’s Song.” ...