Brian Piccolo

January 10, 2024
Football Player

Quick Facts

Brian Piccolo
Full Name Brian Piccolo
Occupation Football Player
Date Of Birth Oct 31, 1943(1943-10-31)
Age 81
Date Of Death 1970-06-16
Birthplace Pittsfield
Country United States
Birth City Massachusetts
Horoscope Libra

Brian Piccolo Biography

Name Brian Piccolo
Birthday Oct 31
Birth Year 1943
Place Of Birth Pittsfield
Home Town Massachusetts
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Libra
Parents Joseph Piccolo, Irene Piccolo
Spouse Joy Murrath
Children(s) Lori Piccolo Bruno, Traci Piccolo Dolby, Kristi Piccolo

Brian Piccolo is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on October 31, 1943 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. A former NFL football player, who passed away at 26 years old with embryonal cancer; later the protagonist of the 1971 TV film, Brian’s Song.

He was played as portrayed by He was portrayed by Sean Maher in the Hollywood remake of Brian’s Song in 2001. in the Hollywood adaptation of Brian’s song in 2001.

The couple was together for a time from 1964 to Joy Murrath from 1964 to 1970. The couple had three children: Kristi, Lori, and Traci.

Brian Piccolo Net Worth

Net Worth $50 Thousand
Source Of Income Football Player
House Living in own house.

Brian Piccolo is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brian Piccolo 's net worth $50 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was awarded ACC The Year’s Player in the year 1964 after a stellar season during his time at Wake Forest University.

The number 41 jersey of his was taken off in his team, the Chicago Bears after his death.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 0 in

Brian Piccolo height 6 ft 0 in Brian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Brian Piccolo Dating?

According to our records, Brian Piccolo married to Joy Murrath. As of December 1, 2023, Brian Piccolo’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Brian Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Brian Piccolo celebrates birthday on October 31 of every year.

How long did Brian Piccolo live after he was diagnosed with cancer?

Remembering Piccolo 50 years after his passing Tuesday marks the 50th anniversary of Brian Piccolo’s death. The fullback/running back passed away due to embryonal cell carcinoma on June 16, 1970 at the age of 26 after playing four seasons with the Bears.

What did Gale Sayers say about Brian Piccolo?

Sayers, in a well-known line, said: “ I love Brian Piccolo, and I’d like all of you to love him, too.”

Was Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo good friends?

Truth be told, Sayers and Piccolo were close during their time together on the Bears — they were the first interracial roommates in NFL history — but not best friends. Piccolo was closer with Ralph Kurek, another running back.

Did Brian Piccolo's wife ever remarry?

Joy Piccolo remarried three years after Brian’s death and she and husband Rick O’Connell continue to work tirelessly for the foundation. She is president of the Brian Piccolo Cancer Research Foundation, founded after the death of 26-year-old Piccolo on June 16, 1970.

Who is Brian Piccolo wife?

Joy Murrath

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