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I Am Third: The Inspiration for Brian's Song: Third Edition Paperback – November 1, 2001

by Gale Sayers (Author), Al Silverman (Author)
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"Gale Sayers' book I Am Third, with Al Silverman, is a stirring, painfully honest account of his struggle to become the greatest running back in history and that agonizing moment between immortality and becoming a cripple." —The New York Times Book Review
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    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin Books
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    November 1, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    5.22 x 0.6 x 7.9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0142000752
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0142000755
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Sayers's 1970 autobiography serves double duty: it is the story of how he catapulted himself out of an Omaha ghetto to become one of the greatest running backs in National Football League history and the tale of his friendship with Chicago Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer. Sayers's memoir was the basis for the film Brian's Song, a remake of which will air soon. A solid title for both sports and black history collections.
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Gale Sayers is a former NFL player known for his designation as the youngest person to ever be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Born in 1943 in Wichita, Kansas, he played college football at the University of Kansas before being drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1965, when he was named Rookie of the Year. He is the coauthor of I Am Third with writer Al Silverman.

Al Silverman is a noted sports writer and the author of ten books and numerous essays published in Playboy, Saga, and Sport magazines. Among his publications is I Am Third, co-written with Gale Sayers, which was adapted for the 1971 television film, Brian's Song. Silverman has also worked as an editor and publisher. From 1951 to 1963, he was editor of Sport Magazine and from 1972 to 1988, he was CEO and chairman of Book of the Month Club. From 1989 to 1997, Silverman served as editor and publisher at Viking Press.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; 3rd ed. edition (November 1, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0142000752
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142000755
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.22 x 0.6 x 7.9 inches
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sue
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
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I'm so happy I have this book. I've watched Brian's Song many times, and of course, start crying at the beginning. This book means a lot to me. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to meet Gale Sayers some day.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Book that Unites us all🙏
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023
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Remember this book in High School sent it to my friend he loved it. God Bless🙏
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Tammy Dunham
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational non fiction story.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021
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Very good non fiction story. Book cover is very durable for a paperback.
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Todd M. Laycock
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2010
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It nice to read about Gale Sayers. It was so well written. It gave a new insight to who he was. If the movie, it about Brian Piccolo. When I read this book, I now see how it comes together. It made me appreciate the movie even more. It is great addition to my library. All sports fan will appreciate it. You see Gale Sayers from the beginning to the present.
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Clinton L. Spurrier
4.0 out of 5 stars I good book about an important time in a good man's life.
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
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This is a good book primarily covering the background and an important period in one of the greatest athletes our county has produced. But more than his athletic accomplishments - he was a good man, which is the more important focus of the book.
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Mikelle G Perry
5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2019
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The book was in great condition! The description was very true . This book was a summer reading book for a rising senior this fall. Great message young young people.
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Pat McCarthy
5.0 out of 5 stars Gayle Sayers - A Man Who Played Football
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019
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I read the book when first it came out. I bought this copy for my two, middle-school grandsons who are excellent athletes. Gayle Sayers, Brian Piccolo, George Halas - What's not to like!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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All of the paperbacks were in Excellent condition and arrived well within the timeframe we needed them for our students.
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