Brian Piccolo (October 31,1943 - June 16,1970) was a professional football player who played for the Chicago Bears for four seasons. He died at the age of 26 from embryonal cell carcinoma, which was found as a very large tumor in his chest cavity . He was the subject of the 1971 movie Brian's Song .

External links

• Brian Piccolo biography at Bears History
• Brian's life a Song of friendship, courage - Brian Piccolo biography at ESPN.com