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Brian's Song Trivia Quiz

A 1971 T. V. movie on the life and relationship between Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Illini43. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Illini43

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326,734

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What actor plays the role of Brian Piccolo? Hint

Steve McQueen

James Caan

James Garner

Charles Bronson

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Question 2 of 10

2. What actor plays the role of Gale Sayers? Hint

Billy Dee Williams

Laurence Fishburne

Samuel L. Jackson

Denzel Washington

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Question 3 of 10

3. What city and team do Piccolo and Sayers play for? Hint

Green Bay Packers

Decatur Staleys

Detroit Lions

Chicago Bears

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Question 4 of 10

4. What song does Brian Piccolo have to sing at a team meeting? Hint

Happy Birthday

Wake Forest Fight Song

Go! You Packers Go!

Blue Moon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Do any actual people from the team appear in the movie?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sequential numbers do Sayers and Piccolo wear on their jerseys? Hint

30 and 31

10 and 11

40 and 41

20 and 21

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Question 7 of 10

7. What college did Gale Sayers play for? Hint

Missouri

Nebraska

Kansas

Kansas State

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Question 8 of 10

8. How old was Brian Piccolo when he died? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Brian Piccolo was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. The movie "Brian's Song", is loosely based on Gale Sayers autobiography called? Hint

Running in the Open Field

The Kansas Comet

I am Third

Bear Down, Chicago Bears

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What actor plays the role of Brian Piccolo?

Answer: James Caan

James Caan also played such roles as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather", Jolly in "Kiss me Goodbye" and Paul Sheldon in "Misery".

2. What actor plays the role of Gale Sayers?

Answer: Billy Dee Williams

Louis Gossett Jr. was originally set to play the lead role, but injured himself while training for the film.

3. What city and team do Piccolo and Sayers play for?

Answer: Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears were previously known as the Decatur Staleys before moving to Chicago in 1921. Sayers was also drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, but decided not to play in the American Football League which began in 1959.

4. What song does Brian Piccolo have to sing at a team meeting?

Answer: Wake Forest Fight Song

After pulling a practical joke and costing Gale a $25.00 fine for talking during a meeting. Coach Halas recommends to J.C. Caroline to have Brian stand up and sing his college fight song. During the song, Gale scoops his mashed potatoes onto Brian's seat, which Brian then sits on.

5. Do any actual people from the team appear in the movie?

Answer: Yes

Players and coaches included in the film were: Ed O'Bradovich, Jack Concannon and Abe Gibron.

6. What sequential numbers do Sayers and Piccolo wear on their jerseys?

Answer: 40 and 41

Both Sayers and Piccolo had their numbers retired by the Chicago Bears.

7. What college did Gale Sayers play for?

Answer: Kansas

Sayers grew up in Omaha Nebraska, but went to play for the Jayhawks of Kansas University.

8. How old was Brian Piccolo when he died?

Answer: 26

After developing embryonal cell carcinoma, which is an agressive form of testicular cancer, Brian died on June 16, 1970 at the age of 26.

9. Brian Piccolo was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.

Answer: False

Even though Brian led the nation in rushing yardage and scoring his senior year at Wake Forest, he went undrafted in the 1965 NFL draft. He signed on with Chicago as a free agent.

10. The movie "Brian's Song", is loosely based on Gale Sayers autobiography called?

Answer: I am Third

The book "I Am Third" by Gale Sayers was published in 1970. The title refers how he puts God first, family and friends second and himself third.

Source: Author Illini43

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