Athletes who died on June 16

Take a focused look at the athletes who passed away on June 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1970 Brian Piccolo

  Brian Piccolo was an American professional football player who played as a running back for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He is remembered for his inspirational courage in battling cancer and for his close friendship with teammate Gale Sayers, memorialized in the television movie 'Brian's Song.' [bio]