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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.
Dec 12, 2019 · The Bears also have given a Brian Piccolo Award every year since 1970 to the rookie who best exemplifies the courage, loyalty, teamwork, dedication and sense of humor that Brian had.
Sep 24, 2020 · When Brian Piccolo died of embryonic cell carcinoma at 26 in June 1970, he left behind a wife and three little girls. At 4½ years, I was the oldest.
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.
Apr 22, 2019 · 1. He led the nation in rushing but wasn’t drafted. Louis Brian Piccolo was born Oct. 31, 1943, in Pittsfield, Mass. His family later moved to Florida, and he graduated from St. Thomas...
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Jun 17, 2020 · Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo and his teammate Gale Sayers set an example of race relations during Civil Rights era.
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Jun 16, 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".
