"It's truly an honor to be associated with an award in his name," Lee said. Joe Namath. "My hard work paid off," he said.
Traci Piccolo Dolby was just a 3-year-old when her father died. Related Links: Piccolo may have never realized how much of a legacy he would leave in Fort Lauderadle.
I don't know how she does it." Although unable to personally recall many memories of football player Brian Piccolo, she said "he left an incredibly big legacy." The characteristics he displayed as a battler in his fight against cancer. At St. Thomas Aquinas, Dolby said Piccolo was overshadowed at the time by another running back across town, South Broward's Tucker Frederickson. Football Player. The family of former Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo visited the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Dolby was the first family member to attend and speak at the chapter's banquet in South Florida. Traci Piccolo Dolby was just a 3-year-old when her father died. Lee, a two-year place-kicker, volunteered 372 service hours in the community. "Brian was a great person of values, and this is such an honor," said Steg, who will play football at the University of Connecticut.
Pierre, who had a 3.8 GPA and volunteered 300 hours in the community, received a scholarship to play running back for Dartmouth College.
He is more then just the subject of the television movie, "Brian's Song." Dolby described Piccolo's legacy as more than just a football player racking up statistics on the field.
The Raiders home field is named in Piccolo's honor. Football Player. They enjoyed a full day of touring the museum and also took time out to pose for this photo. Steg played linebacker for the Trojans and was a Sun Sentinel All-County honorable mention selection for three years. Brian Piccolo Popularity . Dolby was the speaker at the Brian Piccolo Chapter's 35th Scholar-Athlete Banquet Wednesday night at the Fort Lauderdale's Marriott North Hotel. Show your team spirit with this Bears Franchise Polo from Nike!
12/19/2007 See All News. "It's important to tell his story and what he was like as a person," said Dolby, who resides outside of Chicago and is the mother of four children. She now lives in the Chicago area and teaches computer technology to high school students. "I am honored to speak about his character and all he presented to others." He 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. It's a treat for me to be back [in Fort Lauderdale]." Boyd Anderson's Seung Lee, Calvary Christian Academy's Dominick Pierre and Taravella's Brandon Steg were all also honored as recipients of the award amongst 45 nominees. He also had a 5.3 GPA and 1570 SAT. Her dad inspires others because not everyone thought he could accomplish so much in just 26 years. She said he lives on through so many people. He left behind his wife and three daughters. He may not have received all the accolades and glory at the time he played, but the recognition for Piccolo has been overwhelming years later.
Linda Sayers was married to Gale at the time depicted in the film. First Name Brian. Piccolo died at 26 in 1970 after he was diagnosed with a malignant tumor near his heart. ©2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. The banquet honored top football players who also excelled in the classroom. Brian Piccolo's Family. Born In 1943. Overall winners: Seung Lee, Boyd Anderson; Reynaldo Kirton, St. Thomas Aquinas; Dominick Pierre, Calvary Christian Academy; Brandon Steg, Taravella Patrick Dugan, American Heritage; Jason Armengol, Archbishop McCarthy; Clinton Bryant Jr., Blanche Ely; Chris Rapka, Cardinal Gibbons; Charles Takeh, Chaminade Madonna; Roosevelt Juin, Flanagan; Shawn Henderson, Coconut Creek; Gerald Megna, Cooper City; Louis Giordano, Coral Glades; Sergey Sadovoy, Coral Springs Charter; Karl Milenkovic, Coral Springs Christian; Steven Garitty, Coral Springs; Collin Robinson, Cypress Bay; Jean-Dominique Foureau, Deerfield Beach; Desmond Bozeman, Dillard; Cortney Lester, Everglades; David Harding, Fort Lauderdale; Michael Lee, Hallandale; Derek Mcardle, Highlands Christian; Jonathan Illescas, Hollywood Hills; Eric Daginella, Douglas; Sean Chavis, McArthur; Trevon Griffin, Miramar; Gilvam Dos Santos, Monarch; Ryan Ellison, North Broward Prep.