[Griffins78]

Sat in front of the tube the day he ran around, thru and over the Niners. Superman in a black jersey.

One of the most graceful runners.  And exciting.  Never was quite the same after he tore his knee when tackled by Kermit Alexander. I read his biography when I was a yute.  I believe it was called: “I am Third”. Behind God and family.  Not certain, but I think Brian’s Song was based on that book

He was my favorite running back of all time. "Graceful" is a good description that isn't associated with many running backs. He moved so smoothly, shifting direction mid-stride. George Halas said, "He was poetry in motion. His like will never be seen again." And I agree. When I was a kid playing football, I tried to run like he did.

I loved Brian's Song. Tear jerker, especially because it was a true story. And yes, it was based on Sayers' book, "I am Third." A black man and a white man that loved and respected each other.

[Griffins78]

Sat in front of the tube the day he ran around, thru and over the Niners. Superman in a black jersey.

One of the most graceful runners.  And exciting.  Never was quite the same after he tore his knee when tackled by Kermit Alexander. I read his biography when I was a yute.  I believe it was called: “I am Third”. Behind God and family.  Not certain, but I think Brian’s Song was based on that book

He was my favorite running back of all time. "Graceful" is a good description that isn't associated with many running backs. He moved so smoothly, shifting direction mid-stride. George Halas said, "He was poetry in motion. His like will never be seen again." And I agree. When I was a kid playing football, I tried to run like he did.

I loved Brian's Song. Tear jerker, especially because it was a true story. And yes, it was based on Sayers' book, "I am Third." A black man and a white man that loved and respected each other.