Brian Piccolo - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 31, 1943 |
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| Died | June 16, 1970 (age 26) |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Brian Piccolo's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Chicago Bears running back; inspiration for the film 'Brian's Song.' |
Intro
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.'
Early Life & Background
Brian Piccolo was born in Pittsburgh but grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he excelled in football and baseball. He then played college football at Wake Forest University, earning national recognition.
Career Highlights
- Undrafted in the 1965 NFL draft but signed as a free agent by the Chicago Bears.
- Worked his way from the practice squad to starting fullback with the Bears.
- Shared one of the first documented interracial NFL roommate pairings with teammate Gale Sayers.
- Inspired millions through his fight with embryonal cell carcinoma, which was dramatized in 'Brian's Song.'
Trivia
- Brian Piccolo's number 41 was retired by the Chicago Bears.
- The Brian Piccolo Award is annually given by the Bears to courageous players.
- He died at age 26 from cancer, bringing national attention to the disease.
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Brian Piccolo was born the 31 October 1943.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 31st, 1943, in brief:
- Day of the week: October 31st, 1943 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Oh, What A Beautiful Morning by Bing Crosby & Trudy Erwin
- Popular movie: The Song of Bernadette directed by Henry King
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