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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.
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.
12 de dez. de 2019 · 50 years ago, Brian Piccolo's death was heartbreaking and inexplicable. But now, we understand.
17 de jun. de 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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22 de abr. de 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...
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16 de jun. de 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".
30 de nov. de 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.
