L. Brian Piccolo
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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
Views: 50
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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