I Am Third Author:Gale Sayers with Al Silverman In May 1970, the Professional Football Writers Association named Gale Sayers "Most Courageous Player" of the year. As he received the award, Gale simply said, "I accept it for Brian Piccolo"-Gale's teammate, roommate and close friend who, at that moment, lay dying. — I AM THIRD is-in his own words-the moving account of Gale Sayer's struggle to f... more »ootball 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 but unforgettable friendship with Brian Piccolo« less