Brian's SOng

The 1971 movie “Brian’s Song” is the story of Pittsfield’s Brian Piccolo
The 1971 movie “Brian’s Song” is the story of Pittsfield’s Brian Piccolo
The 1971 movie “Brian’s Song” is the story of Pittsfield’s Brian Piccolo
Brian Piccolo was born in Pittsfield in 1943.  The heartwarming and heartbreaking story of this Berkshire native was immortalized in the 1971 movie “Brian’s Song.”  The movie chronicles Piccolo's close friendship with the Bears’ standout starting running back Gale Sayers.  The movie highlights the friend...
Am I the Only One That Didn’t Know this NFL Legend was Born in Pittsfield?
Am I the Only One That Didn’t Know this NFL Legend was Born in Pittsfield?
Am I the Only One That Didn’t Know this NFL Legend was Born in Pittsfield?
With the Super Bowl days away, I was curious how many NFL players were born in the Berkshires.  Not being a native of Western Mass I was blown away to discover the main character in one of the saddest movies I ever saw was about the tragic real-life story of Brian Piccolo. ...