Synopsis
Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Cast

James Caan
Brian Piccolo

Billy Dee Williams
Gale Sayers

Jack Warden
Coach Halas

Bernie Casey
J.C. Caroline

Shelley Fabares
Joy Piccolo

David Huddleston
Ed McCaskey

Judy Pace
Linda Sayers
Abe Gibron
Abe Gibron
Jack Concannon
Jack Concannon
Ed O'Bradovich
Ed O'Bradovich
Harold 'Happy' Hairston
Veteran Player #1

Ron Feinberg
Veteran Player #2

Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Roommate
Jim Boeke
Veteran Player #3
Larry Delaney
Dr. Fox
Stephen Coit
Mr. Eberle

Doreen Lang
Nurse #1
Jennifer Kulik
Nurse #2
Allen Secher
Hotel Man

Stu Nahan
Speaker

Mario Machado
Reporter #1
Bud Furillo
Reporter #2
Jack Wells
Toastmaster

Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
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