Comments on: Brian Piccolo Biography

By: Reloveution

Reloveution — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:42:53 +0000

I already bookmark this post, I might get back and will read your new post… bye for now

By: Clint Helmy

Clint Helmy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:34:37 +0000

Exactly, what i was looking for. Thank you.

By: Mrs. Doris R Ripoll

Mrs. Doris R Ripoll — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:09:29 +0000

Mr. Taylor, I read and printed a copy of your article about Brian Piccolo to share with my students at Pierce MS, in Tampa, FL. First, students completed an activity on the + and - of Friendship. We viewed the educational film, “Brian’s Song”, for a Listening/Note-Taking lesson in LA classes. Students created a “Picture Story” (story w/o words) on posters. Next, we read your article, along with a similar one on Gale Sayers.
I enjoyed this article and appreciate your personal comments. Educators have a hard time, trying to convince teens today that a “hero” is so much more than someone who excels in sports. They seldom see the real person behind the cheers, and they cannot see honesty, integrity and personal achievement…through the noises made by media. Thank you for seeing the real man; I, too, hightly admire Pic’s personality, courage, honesty, dedication, and the level of friendship he achieved. Doris R Ripoll, Pierce MS, 5511, North Hesperides Ave., Tampa, FL 33614.

By: Bob Opllinger

Bob Opllinger — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:44:25 +0000

Dear Roy, I really enjoyed your article on Brian Piccolo. I also loved and admired Brian. In 1964 as I was a sophmore at Wake Forest and playing Offensive Center for the football team Coach Bill Tate, who was a first year coach. He gave several sophmores an opportunity to start on that team. I was one of those along with Lynn Nesbitt. The two of us along with Bull Salter, Brian’s high school friend, Bill Hopkins, and Jim Beaudoin. Lead the way for Brian to lead the nation in rushing and scoreing in 1964. If you would like more information please sen me your emial address. I have a great deal of information from our collegfe days.

By: Tim Rogers

Tim Rogers — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:10:43 +0000

This was an awesome article which touched me quite profoundly and emotionally.Brian was an exceptional human being that Gayle certainly recognized and that you pointed out so well.
All NFL palyers should know this story, maybe we wouln’t have so many hot dogs today, or it seems like it.
Brian is an example that all people from all walks of life should aspire. He worked so hard to achieve and in the face of overwhelming poor odds kept his composure, sense of humor and dignity about him.
Thanks for your article…well done!!

By: haley

haley — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:29:09 +0000

we have been reading brian’s song at school the past week. i love everything about it. when i was watdhing brian’s song i told my grandma i wasn’t going to cry even after she told me it was one of the sadest movies she ever watched. after the movie was over she came into the living room to see if i was crying. of course i was it just reminded me of losing my sister. the sad part is no one told me how she died.after she died it felt like no one cared about me anymore. so if someone in your family dies don’t be thinking that no one cares about you because they still do and always will even after your dead. the only reason i thought no one loved me is because i didn’t get any attention.now i know that i was wrong. right know i am 12 and this happened about six in a half years ago.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:40:01 +0000

Not in the Hall but I think they have or had a tribute to him there.

Brian and his family lived near me in the Beverly area of Chicago when I was in 2nd and third grade. He and another Bear came to my parish’s father and son Holy Name breakfast in 1968 and he picked me up and spun me around. What a great person. I remember him laughing with all of the boys there that day.

He is one of my heroes. I tell my boys about him all the time and tell that they should play football and the game of life like Brian did.

By: buddy

buddy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:59:11 +0000

is brian piccolo in the hall of fame

By: Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:01:17 +0000

A Bears fan I was a long time ago and only a second grader when Brian Piccolo ended his battle with lung cancer. Brian Piccolo exemplified the true meaning of what a teammate really should be. No weights, steroids, multi-million dollar contracts or convicted felons back when he played. If the movie Brian’s Song doesn’t make one cry, one might check to see if they have a soul. If the filmmakers of America want to fill the cinemas, get a new movie of Brian’s Song in the theaters with Billy Dee Williams and James Caan in coaching roles while updating this great American drama. Godspeed to you Brian Piccolo. May you be united with your loving family when all is said and done.

By: Nadia

Nadia — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:23:42 +0000

I often think about the movie, “Brian’s Song”..I remember how I cried thinking how unfair life had been to Brian. But what a strong man he was. What great faith and spirit he possessed in the face of death. I only hope to have this kind of strengh if ever i’m faced with such a tragic dilemma in my lifetime. God bless you for writing this article. It had been a long time.