Brian's Song (1971 TV Movie)

Jack Warden: Coach Halas

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  Coach George Halas : Brian Piccolo died of cancer at the age of 26. He left a wife and three daughters. He also left a great many loving friends who miss and think of him often. But when they think of him, it's not how he died that they remember - but rather how he lived. How he did live!

• Coach George Halas : [in the Bears locker room]  Let me have your attention fellas. Come on over here. Gale has something he wants to say to you. Gale.

  Gale Sayers : You all know that - we hand out a game ball to - the - outstanding player. Well, I'd like to change that. We just got word that - that Brian Piccolo is - that he's sick, very sick. And it looks like - he might never play football - again - or - for a long time. And - I think we should dedicate ourselves - to - give our maximum effort - to win this game - and give the game ball - to Pic.

• Coach George Halas : All I can promise you is a fair shot. Because you're gonna have a lot of company. Jon Arnett. Ralph Kurt. Brian Piccolo. There's gonna be plenty - there's gonna be plenty crowded out there.

  Gale Sayers : Well, a fair shot is all I want. I can't ask for more than that.

• Coach George Halas : Come in, Gale. Close the door. We just got a call from the hospital. Brian Piccolo has cancer.

• Coach George Halas : Last season is history. You're gonna run and hit and hurt and run some more. Alright, now, let's go!

• Coach George Halas : Come on, Brian, hit that hole. Hit it! What's wrong with you Piccolo?