Anniversary of Brian Piccolo's Death

by Dane Noble on Jun 16, 2010 2:23 PM CDT in Bears History

"I love Brian Piccolo, and I'd like all of you to love him. When you hit your knees to pray tonight, please ask God to love him, too." Those were the words of Gale Sayers the month before Piccolo died of cancer.

Today marks the 40th anniversary of his death.

Mr. Piccolo, thank you for your contributions to our storied franchise. We wish you could have been a part of our lives for a longer period of time, but we certainly cherish the time you were here.

Here is a link to the ESPN Classic story on Piccolo.

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40 years...

wow…

"When I played pro football, I never set out to hurt anyone deliberately - unless it was, you know, important, like a league game or something." ~ Dick Butkus

by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Jun 16, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions

We read about him in school, about how he helped Sayers recover from his injuries.

Wow, it’s sad

by braziliancubsfan on Jun 16, 2010 4:19 PM CDT reply actions

Perspective

May you continue to rest in peace.

by Dozjah on Jun 16, 2010 4:25 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Say I want to watch Brian's Song for the first time...

1971 or 2001 version? Sure this is a dumb question but I’m asking it anyway.

Aw man I shot Marvin in the face.

by Acreman20 on Jun 16, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions

1971 for sure !!!!!!

Its and oldie but a goodie and you can’t beat an originial .

" Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth. " ~
Mike Tyson

by MidWayMonster54 on Jun 16, 2010 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions

It was a dumb question.

You watch both. ’71 first, then 2001 so that you can appreciate ’71 even more.

If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?

Writer at windycitygridiron.com {-/-} http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers

by Kev H on Jun 16, 2010 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions

The answer is as simple as:

Lando Calrissian vs. David ‘Future’ Porter?

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Stupid babies need the most attention!

by David Taylor on Jun 16, 2010 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions

Remember at the end of Empire?

When Lando is not only a total dick for originally giving them up, but then, after Han’s frozen in carbonite, he steals his clothes and starts flying the Falcon?

What an a-hole.

If I did what I love for a living, what would I do in my free time?

Writer at windycitygridiron.com {-/-} http://www.twitter.com/kdoggers

by Kev H on Jun 17, 2010 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Wow is right..

Geez, I’s 20 years old, just a pup doin’ my thing in the R.V.N., and I thought my luck sucked….not so much comparatively. As a" lifer Bear", when it was possible to get the Bears on TV I do remember seein’ ‘Pic’ when Sayers needed a breather(not often) and some good blockin’. The first flick was/ is still definetly an inspiration, need a little reflection time?….. highly recommend it. You did good Brian Piccolo, I’m sure Gayle Sayers knows that better than anyone.

"most football players are temperamental, thats 90 percent temper and 10 percent mental" Doug Plank

by fin4bears on Jun 17, 2010 9:46 AM CDT reply actions