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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.
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.
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 23, 2020 · Despite the fondly remembered movie that was spawned by their friendship, Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo weren’t exactly close during their early years as Chicago Bears teammates in the 1960s.
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.
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...
Nov 30, 2021 · "Brian's Song," which recounted the friendship between Chicago Bears' Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer at 26, aired 50 years ago.
Jun 16, 2020 · Today marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo, who succumbed to cancer in 1970.
Jun 19, 2022 · This week 52 years ago, former Bears running back Brian Piccolo died of embryonal cell carcinoma — a rare testicular cancer. Because of his extended battle with the terminal disease (which...
