I Am Third Author:Gale Sayers with Al Silvreman "The Lord is first, my friends are second, and I am third." Gale Sayers — In May 1970, the Professional Football Writers Association named Gale Sayers "Most Couageous Player" of the year. As he reveived the award, Gayle said simply, "I accept it for Brian Piccolo" Gale's teammate, roommate and close friend who, at that moment, lay dying. — I Am Th... more »ird is-in his own words-the moving account of Gale Sayer's struggle to football greatness. It is the story of his family, of the crippling knee injury that almost destroyed his career, and especially, I Am Third is the story of Gale's short byt unforgettable friendship with Brian Piccolo.« less