Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.

Mario Van Peebles
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Susan Ruttan
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Lane R. Davis
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Lynn Whitfield
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Adam Faraizl
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Polly Holliday
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