
This is based on the true story about the relationship between Penn State football player John Cappelletti and his younger brother Joey, who has leukemia. John and Joey's bond is a strong one. Joey hangs out with John in the Penn State locker room, and inspires him to be the top college football player in the country. Their bond knows no boundaries and goes beyond making touchdowns and winning awards.
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Cast

Geraldine Page
Ann Cappelletti

Gerald S. O'Loughlin
John Cappelletti Sr

Marc Singer
John Cappelletti

Jeff Lynas
Joey Cappelletti

Linda Kelsey
Joyce Cappelletti, Narrator
Brian Farrell
Marty Cappelletti

Kathleen Beller
Jean Cappelletti

Steve Guttenberg
Mike Cappelletti

Paul Picerni
Joe Paterno
Stephen Parr
Eddie O'Neil

June Dayton
Mrs. Frome

James Karen
Dr. Wingreen
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