L. Brian Piccolo
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N 41° 43.866 W 087° 43.057
16T E 440318 N 4620170
A simple, horizontal gravestone marks the final resting place of the late L. Brian Piccolo of the Chicago Bears.
Waymark Code: WM4ZXX
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member cache_test_dummies
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Here lies L. Brian Piccolo, a Chicago Bear who succumbed to cancer at the age of 26. His friendship with Gale Sayers and his premature death were made famous and romaniticized in the book (and movie) "Brian's Song."

St. Mary's Cemetery
W. 87th & Hamlin Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Phone: (708) 422-8720

http://www.bearshistory.com/lore/brianpiccolo.aspx
Description:
More important than his contributions on the football field, was the friendship shared between by the white Piccolo and his black teammate, Gale Sayers. Their tight bond became a very public shining example in the 60's, when civil rights (and civil behavior) were not guaranteed to America's minorities.


Date of birth: 10/31/1943

Date of death: 06/16/1970

Area of notoriety: Sports

Marker Type: Horizontal Marker

Setting: Outdoor

Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Open 8:30a-5p, 7 days a week

Fee required?: No

Web site: [Web Link]

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