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Brian Piccolo was a halfback for the Chicago Bears who died of testicular cancer in 1970. He was the subject of a TV movie, Brian's Song, and played with Gale Sayers, the only black and white running backs in the NFL at the time.
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.
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 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".
Apr 22, 2019 · Brian Piccolo was a running back for the Chicago Bears who led the nation in rushing at Wake Forest but was not drafted by any NFL team. He died of testicular cancer in 1970 and inspired two TV movies based on his friendship with Gale Sayers.
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Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo and his teammate Gale Sayers set an example of race relations during Civil Rights era. Full story: https://abc7chica...
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Nov 30, 2021 · The 1971 film based on the true story of the friendship between Brian Piccolo, a white running back for the Chicago Bears, and Gale Sayers, his Black teammate, who died of cancer at 26. The movie won five Emmys and a Grammy, and inspired a generation of sports fans with its message of love and courage.
