15 Facts About Brian Piccolo

Louis Brian Piccolo was an American professional football player who was a halfback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League for four years.

Brian Piccolo played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

Brian Piccolo died at age 26 from embryonal cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of germ cell testicular cancer, first diagnosed after it had spread to his chest cavity.

Brian Piccolo was portrayed in the original film by James Caan and by Sean Maher in the 2001 remake.

The family moved south to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, when Brian Piccolo was three, due to his parents' concerns for his brother Don's health.

Brian Piccolo and his brothers were athletes, and he was a star running back on his high school football team, although he considered baseball his primary sport.

Brian Piccolo graduated from the former Central Catholic High School in Fort Lauderdale in 1961.

Brian Piccolo played college football at Wake Forest in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; his only other scholarship offer was from Wichita State.

Brian Piccolo led the nation in rushing and scoring during his senior season in 1964, and was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, yet went unselected in both the AFL and NFL drafts.

Brian Piccolo went over to the Maryland bench, walked Hill over to the area in front of the student section and put his arm around him, silencing the crowd.

Brian Piccolo made the team for the 1965 season, but only on the taxi squad, meaning he could practice but not suit up for games.

In 1969, Brian Piccolo was moved up to starting fullback, with Sayers returning as halfback, placing the two in the same backfield on offense.

Brian Piccolo had earned a place in the starting lineup as an undersized fullback.

Brian Piccolo opened the scoring at Wrigley Field with a touchdown reception in the first quarter.

Brian Piccolo was buried at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois.