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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.
On the 50th anniversary of Brian Piccolo’s death, we take a comprehensive look back at the former running back’s career with the Bears, his valiant fight against cancer and his remarkable legacy five decades later.
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.
Dec 12, 2019 · 50 years ago, Brian Piccolo's death was heartbreaking and inexplicable. But now, we understand.
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 Aquinas...
Jun 16, 2020 · Tuesday marked 50 years since Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo died from cancer. A car parade in his honor was held in the Beverly neighborhood where he once lived with his family.
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...
