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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.
Apr 22, 2019 · Every year, the Chicago Bears hand out the Brian Piccolo Award. To some, Piccolo is a beloved figure, immortalized in a TV movie — make that two TV movies. But to many more, he might be no...
- Tim Bannon
Dec 12, 2019 · 50 years ago, Brian Piccolo's death was heartbreaking and inexplicable. But now, we understand.
May 25, 2020 · As explained by Mike Vaccaro the New York Post, Bears running back Gale Sayers paid tribute to teammate Brian Piccolo during the Pro Football Writers Awards Dinner, at what is now the Sheraton Times Square in Manhattan.
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May 25, 2020 · 50 years ago, Gale Sayers paid stirring tribute to Brian Piccolo. Fifty years ago on May 25, 1970, Gale Sayers accepted the George S. Halas Award at a dinner in New York City. His speech was...
