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Louis Brian Piccolo (October 31, 1943 – June 16, 1970) was an American professional football player who was a halfback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) for four years. He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
Louis Brian Piccolo (* 31. Oktober 1943 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; † 16. Juni 1970 in New York City, New York) war ein US-amerikanischer American-Football-Spieler der Chicago Bears in der National Football League (NFL).
Brian Piccolo was a running back for the Chicago Bears from 1965 to 1969, playing with Gale Sayers and leading the team in rushing in 1968. He died of cancer in 1970 at age 26, but his story inspired a TV movie and a book, and his name lives on in awards and a research fund.
Brian Piccolo was a 26 year-old running back for the Chicago Bears in the fall of 1969 when he developed a cough and difficulty breathing. The diagnosis was grim: a grapefruit-sized, highly...
12. Dez. 2019 · 50 years ago, Brian Piccolo's death was heartbreaking and inexplicable. But now, we understand.
16. Juni 2020 · Brian Piccolo was a running back for the Chicago Bears who died of cancer at 26. He was the first white player to room with Gale Sayers, a black player, and their friendship was portrayed in the movie "Brian's Song".
16. Juni 2020 · Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo, who succumbed to cancer in 1970.
