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They were both running backs. You should watch the movie Brians Song..
Brian Piccolo was diagnosed with embryonal cell carcinoma as mediastinal teratoma (embryonal cell carcinoma being the type of cancer, found as a large tumor in his chest cavity.)
Brian Piccolo dies of a fatal disease.
Brian's Song
The two rookie running backs is what I will never forget about Brian's song play.
James Caan played Brian Piccolo, a pro football player afflicted with cancer in "Brian's Song" in 1971.
Brian's Song is a 1971 madeforTV movie, recalling the details of the life of Brian Piccolo (played by James Caan) a white football player stricken with terminal cancer, and his friendship with black Chicago Bears running back teammate and Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams), who helps him through the difficult struggle.
Piccolo fell tha people will think he just got the jobbecause of Sayers knee injury.
Former Chicago bears running back/full back Brian Piccolo (10/31/1943 - 6/16/1970).
Patti Lucas is the wife of Brian Piccolo in the movie "Brian's Song." She plays a supportive and caring role as Brian battles cancer. Patti's character is known for her strength and compassion as she stands by Brian during his illness.
Louis Brian Piccolo (October 31, 1943 - June 16, 1970) was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears for 4 years. He died from embryonal cell carcinoma, which was found as a large tumor in his chest cavity. He was the subject of the 1971 TV movie Brian's Song. Piccolo was portrayed in the original film by James Caan and by Sean Maher in the 2001 remake.
You can go onto http://www.watch-family-guy-online.com/season-6/episode-2-movin-out-brians-song/ to watch it online for free