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Brians Song (1971)Before James Caan was gunned down at the toll booth as Sonny Corleone in The Godfather, he made an impression on a wide audience with this television weeper about the relationship between Chicago Bears teammates Brian Piccolo (Caan) and Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams). Piccolo was white, Sayers black, and they were competing for playing time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Gale Sayers will speak in Casper Apr 2, 2008
NFL legend and Hall of Famer Gale Sayers is the featured speaker ... Kansas-born Gale Sayers was a legend at the University of Kansas, was the NFL's Rookie of the Year in 1965 and led the NFL in scoring that same year. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Wesley House 'Oasis Of Hope' In North Omaha Mar 31, 2008
The children are surrounded by greatness in the form of jerseys that belonged to Omaha's Gale Sayers, Bob Gibson, Marlin Briscoe and Bob Boozer, which hang on the wall. But while athletes inspire, Bryant said he isn't looking for sports skills from his fourth- through sixth-grade charges. (7 KETV Omaha)
Baseball hosts 12th Annual Fish Fry and Memorabilia Auction Friday Mar 18, 2008
This year's memorabilia auction features autographed items by Brett Favre, Gale Sayers, Bart Scott, Ryan Sandberg, Chipper Jones and Mike Mussina. Numerous sets of tickets for St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs games -- including Cubs vs. Cards matchups at both Busch Stadium and Wrigley Field -- will also be auctioned off. (Siusalukis.com)
WEEKEND PRIMER: The gameplan Mar 1, 2008
Gale Sayers Book Signing, University of Kansas, 1-3 p.m.. The "Kansas Comet" returns to his alma mater to sign copies of his new book, Sayers: My Life and Times. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Top picks not sure where they will land (1) Feb 29, 2008
Bush, probably the highest-rated running back since Barry Sanders 17 years ago he s often compared to Sanders and Gale Sayers is still likely to go No. 1 to Houston. Picks 2-7 are SUPPOSED to be, in some order: Leinart; Williams; quarterback Vince Young of Texas; offensive tackle D Brickashaw Ferguson of Virginia; tight end Vernon Davis of Maryland; and linebacker A.J. Hawk of Ohio State, the only one who wasn t present Thursday. (Helena Independent Record)
5 best sports movies Feb 9, 2008
Or Billy Dee Williams top his role as the great Gale Sayers. It's not about how Piccolo died, remember, but about "how he lived. How he did live." Also tops the list of "Movies that make grown men cry like babies." Classic. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Husky 2008 Class Consists Of 26 High School Athletes Feb 7, 2008
com moved to Arizona from Michigan prior to his junior year of high school as a junior, played at Hamilton High in Chandler, helping the Huskies to a 13-1 record and the 5A state championship notched 67 tackles and seven sacks as a junior, when he played defensive end great uncle is Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers father, Kurt, played football at Minnesota played football for coach Jim Ewan at Chandler. TE 6-5, 255 Lakewood, Wash. (Washington Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former Gator waits for his turn with Pats Feb 1, 2008
NFL veterans unite: It was a Who's Who of NFL history: Mike Ditka, Michael Irvin, Jerry Kramer and Gale Sayers at the dais. "Mean" Joe Greene, Anthony Munoz, Lem Barney, Carl Eller and Steve Largent among a group seated below. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fred Huff: Saluki Sports Jan 26, 2008
They, of course, are Jim Hart and Gale Sayers. It suddenly hit us this week that the Salukis have had THREE ex-NFL players as ADs. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Open season on Tomlinson Jan 23, 2008
Emmitt Smith was able to win the 1994 NFL rushing title with a bum shoulder, but the brilliant career of Gale Sayers came to an abrupt end because of a 1970 knee injury. Maybe Sayers wasn't tough enough. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Super Bowl Related Media Opportunities Announced by Gridiron Greats - 70 NFL Legends Coming Together - Unprecedented Group Available To Media Jan 22, 2008
Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, Jerry Kramer, Gale Sayers, Mean Joe Greene, Michael Irvin, Dan Hampton, Fred Biletnikoff, Anthony Munoz, Tony Dorsett, Steve Largent, Kyle Turley, Jack Youngblood, Eric Dickerson, Franco Harris, Thurman Thomas, among legends who will participate in media campaign ... Some of those who will participate include: Mike Ditka, Gale Sayers, Jerry Kramer, Michael Irvin, Franco Harris, Dick Butkus, Eric Dickerson, Mean Joe Greene, Ted Hendricks, Dan Hampton, Tony Doresett, Fred... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Steelers Q&A with Ed Bouchette Jan 10, 2008
BOUCHETTTE: After watching the special teams play all season -- returns and coverage -- if they put Gale Sayers in his prime back there I don't think he would have gotten past the 25. For all the attention paid to special teams in training camp, with two coaches assigned to those units and using three draft choices for a punter and return man, they could not have performed worse. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
King: Mangino makes all the right moves Jan 5, 2008
" Defensive player of the game garnered Orange Bowl MVP honors because of his 60-yard interception return for a touchdown. But we'll get kooky and give the award to KU defensive coordinator , who came up with some brilliant blitz schemes that led to five sacks. Play of the game Trailing Virginia Tech seemed poised to tie the game when kicker lined up for a 25-yard field goal in the third quarter. Kansas, though, came up big when came around the left end and blocked the kick. Mortensen, a... (Kansas Sports -- Rivals.com)
Helyar: Heinz slop Jan 4, 2008
In the NFL Films archive of the 1960s, Jim Brown and Gale Sayers slop through mud. Future generations will see this decade's running backs romp on FieldTurf surfaces, today's most popular artificial turf. (ESPN -- Football News)
Orange Bowl organizers get it right Jan 4, 2008
Moments of gridiron glory have been rare at Kansas since the days of Riggins, who broke Gale Sayers' career rushing record and led the Jayhawks to a conference title and an Orange Bowl berth nearly four decades ago. Tales still abound of Riggins riding around campus nude on a Harley, but compared to the powerhouse basketball program, the football team has been underdressed in the laurels department. (The Palm Beach Post)
Best, funniest Jan 1, 2008
All these years later, Gale Sayers still rules. Zack Quest for Barbaros' Treasure: Wave around the Wii remote control to find hidden hot spots on screen, and help a young boy in his quest to become the world's best pirate. (Chicago Tribune)
Ditka at his best when helping those in need Dec 24, 2007
It s the same way I feel, said Gale Sayers, who also is active in Gridiron Greats. If I can help these players, I m going to help them. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Cleveland's Crennel gets brownie points for this job Dec 16, 2007
"Emerging from PackBased on expectations alone, it might have been the best trade of the season because when the Packers acquired running back Ryan Grant from the Giants for a sixth-round draft choice Sept. 1, the move hardly registered across the league. A former undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame, Grant was about to be cut, so the Giants considered it a coup to pick up an extra draft pick. Yet Grant has been a steal, stepping in as a starter for Green Bay and totaling 744 yards on 150... (Boston Globe)
In 'dire need' of recognition Dec 16, 2007
" Kramer, who was in the Valley on Thursday with other former stars such as Gale Sayers and Randy White to announce a series of Super Bowl-week events that will benefit retired players, decided to see if he could help "some of my guys. " Kramer called Mike Ditka and other former players. Virtually every one asked him what he needed and when he needed it. Thus began Gridiron Greats, a non-profit organization of former NFL players that is trying to raise funds for retired players in "dire need. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Area's all-time football team Dec 11, 2007
"If they wanted to honor somebody, they should put Marvin 'Smoke'/Ottis Anderson on the list and make it one name. If you had to choose between him and I, take him. He's well worth the nomination. I promise you the people who played against him in high school and his freshman year in college said that he could have been as good as Gale Sayers.". That's one of the challenges then, bridging the gap between reputation and results. (The Palm Beach Post)
Chandler Tackling Machine Mangum Accepts Offense-Defense All-American Bowl Invitation Dec 4, 2007
Mangum has a pro pedigree (Pro Football Hall of Famer Gale Sayers is his uncle), and hopes to complete law school and enter the sports management field when his playing career is over. Mangum lists a diverse group of colleges he's interested in attending including Washington, USC, Duke, Illinois, and Colorado State. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Hester dilemma: To kick to him or not? Dec 2, 2007
With the two touchdowns, Hester burst ahead of a litany of great returners, including Deion Sanders, Billy Johnson and Gale Sayers. "No one can compare to him," said Sanders, an NFL Network analyst who mentors Hester and sends him an inspirational text message each morning before Hester wakes. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
A player leads the fight to benefit ailing retirees Nov 30, 2007
The donations will go to the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund, a nonprofit organization led by retired players like Mike Ditka and Gale Sayers. "What I expect will happen is that a bunch of guys will step up and do something about the injustice happening to the guys who built this game," Turley said in an interview by telephone Thursday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Chiefs' Turley will donate to retiree fund Nov 28, 2007
After practice Monday in Kansas City, Turley flew to Chicago to appear alongside Ditka -- who was coach in New Orleans in 1998 when the Saints drafted Turley as the ninth player picked overall -- and former Bears running back Gale Sayers. Sayers applauded Turley's plan to prod today's players to remember yesterday's players. (Los Angeles Times)
Bears Benson to have season-ending surgery Nov 27, 2007
In just his second NFL season, Hester broke a club record he shared with Gale Sayers for kick return touchdowns (eight) with his ninth and 10th (six on punts, four on kickoffs). Those numbers dont include a missed field goal he returned 108 yards last season against the Giants or his return of the Super Bowls opening kickoff for a TD against the Colts. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bears' Benson requires surgery, out for season Nov 27, 2007
SI.com - NFL - Cedric Benson to have season-ending surgery - Monday November 26, 2007 5:24PM. Benson out for rest of season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Broncos fall in overtime Nov 27, 2007
It was the ninth time the second-year pro took a kick all the way, breaking Gale Sayers' club record, and his sixth career punt return for a TD.. Still, he wasn't finished. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Hester has pair of TD returns Nov 26, 2007
It was the ninth time the second-year pro took a kick all the way, breaking Gale Sayers' club record, and his sixth career punt return for a TD. The kickoff return covered 88 yards. "I take it personal when a team says they are going to kick it to us," he said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The only thing special Nov 13, 2007
It made big news in Chicago, where Hester is the most explosive football player since Gale Sayers and a threat to go the distance every time he handles a punt or kickoff. It was more than gamesmanship. (SilverandBlack.com)
Son is being like Mike walking on at Illinois Nov 11, 2007
Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers gave The Atlanta Journal Constitution his five favorite running backs not named Gale Sayers, and why. 1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Q: What's wrong with Chargers? A: What isn't? Nov 9, 2007
I don't care if it was Adrian Peterson or Gale Sayers, no back should get close to 296 yards on this defense. And Joseph Addai, Indy's tailback, isn't exactly cold cuts. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
With 1,036 rushing yards to date, Adrian Peterson could become the only rookie to surpass 2,000 yards in the regular season. Nov 9, 2007
Does he have a sprinkle of Gale Sayers, with that quickness, shiftiness and cutback ability. Does he even look like a rookie. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
What's Hot, What's Not Nov 5, 2007
I've heard comparisons to Gale Sayers about AP, but I've never seen Gale, not even clips. I will tell you that Peterson runs like Jeffrey Dahmer killed people, and does almost as much damage. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
No moseying for star from Texas Nov 4, 2007
Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman said the rookie reminds him of a smaller Eddie George because of how hard he runs, while Dallas coach Wade Phillips mentioned a combination of Gale Sayers and Dickerson. He's got that shift of gears like Sayers had and he has that tremendous speed that Dickerson had, said Phillips, whose team held Peterson to a season-low 63 yards (albeit on just 12 carries). (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
New England now a hot spot Nov 2, 2007
"People forget that our institution has a pretty good history in football," said Perkins, referring to the days when players such as quarterback John Hadl and running back Gale Sayers were earning accolades. "In the last few weeks, we've had representatives from the Orange, Sugar, and Fiesta bowls at our games. Last year we were lucky to get the Independence Bowl to visit. It's been exciting. But in my mind, the question was, 'Why shouldn't we be as good in football as we have been in... (Boston Globe)
FEARLESS FORECASTER Nov 1, 2007
Kansas has beaten Nebraska once since Gale Sayers was a minner. The Let's Get Callahan Out of Lincoln crusade continues. (SunOnline)
Surprising unbeatens starting to get noticed Nov 1, 2007
" Perhaps the skepticism was understandable. These teams don't have the tradition of Ohio State or LSU, to name two of the programs competing with them in the national-title sweepstakes. Arizona State enjoyed a perfect season in 1975 and was one defensive stop in the Rose Bowl away from winning the national championship in 1996, but the Sun Devils haven't finished higher than third in the Pac-10 since 1998. Arizona State was 2-19 against teams in The Associated Press poll under former coach Dirk... (Boston College Sports -- Rivals.com)
Campbell Enjoys Challenge of Special Teams Oct 24, 2007
Drawing comparisons to the great Gale Sayers, Campbell came to the Midwest with one thing in mind for his Michigan career. "I'm definitely going to be a running back," Campbell told Chris Pool of the Scout. (GoBlueWolverine.com)
NFL returns profitable, possibly record-setting Oct 18, 2007
Hester's three touchdowns on kickoff and punt returns this year give him eight in his career, tying Gale Sayers' franchise record though that does not include Hester's record-tying 108-yard return of a missed field goal against the New York Giants last season. Hester has led the way for a league that's seen 49 return scores thus far: nine on kickoffs, seven punts, 16 interceptions and 17 fumble recoveries. (USA Today -- Sports)
NFL Replay: Peterson's all-day effort runs down top honors Oct 16, 2007
He's already tied Gale Sayers' franchise record for kick return scores, and on Sunday gave a glimpse of what else he's capable of with his 81-yard TD catch-on-run on a go route. This week's genius: Herm Edwards. (USA Today -- Sports)
Suggestions for ML post season awards Oct 3, 2007
It's a shame that this business is a 7 million business and we can't help these players live out a productive life,'' said former NFL star Gale Sayers, speaking in Springfield last week about improving pension benefits for former players now disabled. hen I ask somebody, Do you know who Jim Brown was' and they say no, or do you know who Dick Butkus was, or Lenny Moore or Johnny Unitas, and they say no. (Pekin Times, IL)
Small Business, Big Clients Sep 27, 2007
But after meeting football great Gale Sayers through her casino promotional work and helping him create memorabilia items for signings and events, she was inspired to bring that same style of products to the gaming world. "There was really nothing there [for memorabilia products] except for this little thing called The World Series of Poker," says Irwin, 36, who also does software consulting for the gaming industry from her home in Schererville, Indiana. (MSNBC -- Business)
Former NBA all-star partners with Omaha charity Sep 23, 2007
NFL Hall of Famer and Omaha native Gale Sayers lends his name to a charity golf tournament the center holds each year. Information from: Omaha World-Herald, http://www. (Fremont Tribune, NE)
The thing about the market for Bonds is that there is no market Sep 23, 2007
He put himself in the company of Gale Sayers, Jim Brown, the very special ones. So let's not pretend that none of that actually happened. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Schefter: Hester gives Bears return on investment Sep 22, 2007
And following Uram is Hall-of-Famer Gale Sayers, who scored on kickoffs 6. 8 percent of the time. (ESPN -- Football News)
Are You Ready For John Kerry To Save Footbaaaaaaall?! Sep 20, 2007
And if the only way to shame the league into acting happened to involve face-to-face meetings with Iron Mike, Moose Johnston, Gale Sayers, and a roomful of cameras--well, that's a price the no-nonsense, nothing-but-business Senate Commerce Committee was grudgingly willing to pay. is a reporter-researcher at The New Republic. (New Republic)
Upshaw eyes Congress' help on disability Sep 19, 2007
Former star Daryl Johnston and Bears' Hall of Famer Gale Sayers also testified. "We have no voice and we have no bargaining power," said Johnston, whose career also ended in injury. (ESPN -- Football News)
Panel warns NFL, union Sep 19, 2007
"Two Hall of Famers -- Mike Ditka and Gale Sayers -- called for sweeping changes. Neither of them has filed for disability, but they spoke on behalf of retired players in general."Don't make these proud men beg," said Ditka, who played and coached in the NFL. "Don't make them jump through hoops. Just let them live out their lives with a little respect. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NFL Notebook: QB Leftwich signs with Falcons Sep 19, 2007
In a testimony before a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, pro football icons Gale Sayers, Mike Ditka and Daryl Johnston accused the NFL and its players union of turning their backs on hundreds of aging ex-players who have been denied disability assistance for devastating injuries. "The system is broken," said Ditka. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Goodell, Upshaw to discuss the injury issue Sep 13, 2007
Other witnesses will include former Chicago coach and Hall of Fame tight end Mike Ditka and Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers. Ditka has been sharply critical of the NFL's pension system, heading a group of former players seeking reform of the process, which is overseen by a board with members appointed both by the owners and the NFL Players Association. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Judge: Chicago needs to act fast to fix running woes Sep 10, 2007
In other words, Gale Sayers he wasn't. So he was replaced by Peterson, who contributed another fumble - this one leading to San Diego's clinching touchdown. (CBS News)
Falkenstien shares Jayhawk memories at KU Med ... Good news from the state for Tornado Tower project ... Seeing is Believing at Claude Huyck Elementary School ... Edwardsville’s Autumnfest around the corner ... Now That’s Rural: Sherry Perdreauville-The Button Hole ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Tuesday, September 04, 2007 Max Falkenstien autographed copies of his book "A Good Place to Stop: 60 Seasons with Max and the Jayhawks," at the University of Kansas Medical Center last week. In the book, Falkenstien shares memories from some of the Jayhawks' greatest football and basketball seasons, as well as some controversies, that took place during his 60 years in the broadcast booth. Kansan photo by NICK SLOAN Falkenstien shares Jayhawk memories at KU Med Sep 4, 2007
He added his most memorable times announcing football involved the Kansas Comet, Gale Sayers. Sayers, who was inducted into the National Football League s Hall of Fame as a member of the Chicago Bears, was a two-time All American at the university. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
A Different World: Part Two Aug 30, 2007
I got fined, but it was on national TV, and Gale Sayers was actually doing the game. " Off-the-field, the Wheels got a bit of positive news when there were rumors the team had received what was described as "fresh money," which offset rumors the team might be moving to either Charlotte or Louisville. Wheels general manager Sonny Grandelius downplayed the whispers, however, saying, "Everything you hear now is just rumor. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bucs Offense In Need Of A Good Season Aug 30, 2007
We could have had Jim Brown or Gale Sayers in there and it wouldn't have been real good. " Tampa Bay's offense has the potential to be more than good this season. It will just take a greater effort than last season. Gradkowski, a rookie, became the starter after Chris Simms had season-ending spleen surgery following the third game. The sixth-round pick painfully struggled and completed 177 of 328 passes for 1,661 passes, nine touchdowns and nine interceptions for an NFC-worst 65.9 passer rating.... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
TV child star didn't go down the tube Aug 20, 2007
What was the nickname for Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers. Quotable. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Notes: Ramirez returns to lineup Aug 15, 2007
Peter Cetera of the band Chicago will do the honors Thursday, and former Bears great Gale Sayers is scheduled to sing on Friday. Digger Phelps will sing on Saturday, and Ron Santo will do so Monday. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
GAME REVIEW: Big names can't save the game Aug 8, 2007
In lieu of licenses for NFL teams and current players, "2K8" features all-time greats and not-so-greats, from Joe Montana and Gale Sayers to William "the Fridge" Perry and Brad Van Pelt ... In lieu of licenses for NFL teams and current players, "2K8" features all-time greats and not-so-greats, from Joe Montana and Gale Sayers to William "the Fridge" Perry and Brad Van Pelt. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Behind the scenes at exclusive Hall of Fame luncheon Aug 6, 2007
Winslow was seated next to Gale Sayers ('77), who was inches from Ron Mix ('79) with Bell ('83) across the table. At the next table, Bart Starr ('77) was elbow-to-elbow with Jim Taylor ('76), two pillars from the five-time champion Green Bay Packers. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hall induction bittersweet for Hickerson Aug 6, 2007
Yet last week, Hall of Famers Mike Ditka, Joe DeLamielleure and Gale Sayers angrily dismissed an NFL and NFL Players Association program designed to help struggling retirees as little more than a public relations gimmick. And in recent months, a House subcommittee held two hearings to review football's pension and medical disability system. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Saints: Backing it up Aug 5, 2007
Growing up, Bush idolized Hall of Fame running backs Walter Payton, Barry Sanders and Gale Sayers. But judging from his first season, Bush's career - while potentially as successful - is taking a different path. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Bush ready to build on late success Aug 1, 2007
Bush intends to check out exhibits covering some of the running backs enshrined there now, notably Walter Payton, Barry Sanders and Gale Sayers. Bush readily declares that he expects to be recognized alongside them one day. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Hall expected to help Rams with kickoff, punt returns Jul 30, 2007
Hall also needs one more kickoff return for a touchdown to break the record of six he shares with Ollie Matson, Gale Sayers, Travis Williams and Mel Gray. "It's a lot harder to get a kick return to the house than it is a punt return," Hall said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Compiler' is no slight of Martin Jul 28, 2007
We love the flashes of brilliance -- a Sandy Koufax or Gale Sayers -- but sustained excellence can be even a tougher feat. Simply, Martin was great -- if not fourth-greatest all-time, in a similar if inverse way that Jim Brown is not the eighth-best running back of all time. (Albany Times Union)
All aboard: Legendary 'Elmira Express' runs again in movie Jul 17, 2007
Producer John Davis says Ernie Davis' story reminded him of Brian's Song, a movie about the relationship between Chicago Bears running backs Brian Piccolo and future Hall of Famer Gale Sayers. Piccolo died of cancer in 1970 at 26. (USA Today -- Sports)
