Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears Legend and Subject of ‘Brian’s Song,’ Dies at 77
Also Read: Tom Seaver, Hall of Fame Pitcher, Dies at 75 of COVID-19The TV movie “Brian’s Song” starring James Caan and Billy Dee Williams as Sayers told the story of the relationship between Sayers and Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer in 1970. Both Piccolo and Sayers were the first interracial roommates in the NFL in 1967, and their bond up until Piccolo’s death inspired Sayers to write his autobiography “I Am Third” that became the basis for the film.Sayers’ relatively short career netted him rookie records when he scored 22 touchdowns during his first season.