Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
Brian Piccolo
Gale Sayers
Coach Halas
J.C. Caroline
Joy Piccolo
Ed McCaskey
Linda Sayers
Abe Gibron
Jack Concannon
Ed O'Bradovich
Veteran Player #1
Veteran Player #2
Roommate
Veteran Player #3
Dr. Fox
Mr. Eberle
Nurse #1
Nurse #2
Hotel Man
Speaker
Reporter #1
Reporter #2
Toastmaster
Dick Butkus (uncredited)
Mike Ditka (archive footage) (uncredited)
Girl in Hospital (uncredited)
