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Bears announce T.J. Edwards, Darnell Wright recipients of Brian Piccolo Award

Every year, the Bears select a veteran and rookie to honor with the Brian Piccolo Award. This year, it's T.J. Edwards and Darnell Wright.

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Billy Dee Williams: ‘At this stage in my life, I don’t need to apologise for anything’

The actor, best known for playing Lando in the Star Wars movies, talks about his new memoir, a life on screen and why he couldn’t ‘care less’ about becoming a political spokesperson

The Guardian - US

Dick Butkus starred on TV, in movies after Bears career

Butkus, who died on Oct. 5 at the age of 80, appeared in dozens of movies, television shows and commercials following his nine-year playing career with the Chicago Bears.

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41 days till Bears season opener: Every player to wear No. 41 for Chicago

With 41 days until the Bears' 2023 season opener, here's a look at every player to ever wear No. 41 for Chicago.

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Bears name David Montgomery, Jack Sanborn recipients of Brian Piccolo Award

Every year, the Bears select a veteran and rookie to honor with the Brian Piccolo Award. This year, it's David Montgomery and Jack Sanborn.

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James Caan, Legendary Actor and Former CFB QB, Has Died

The actor starred in various sports movies, most known for portraying Bears halfback Brian Piccolo, who died of cancer at age 26, in the movie “Brian’s Song.”

Sports Illustrated

Actor James Caan, starred in ‘The Godfather,’ ‘Brian’s Song,’ dies at 82

Caan’s role in “The Godfather” in 1972 became his breakout turn, earning him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor as well as a Golden Globe nomination.

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Every Bears player wore Brian Piccolo’s retired No. 41 jersey during practice on 52nd anniversary of his death

We're not crying. Someone's definitely cutting onions somewhere.

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Why Every Bears Player Is Wearing No. 41 at Practice Thursday

Chicago paid homage to one of the franchise’s greatest figures ahead of its final minicamp practice.

Sports Illustrated

Chicago Bears pay tribute to Brian Piccolo

The Chicago Bears paid tribute to former running back Brian Piccolo at their minicamp on Thursday.

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Bears players wear No. 41 to honor Brian Piccolo

On the 52nd anniversary of his death from cancer, every Bears player wore Brian Piccolo’s uniform number at practice Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears players wear No. 41 jerseys to honor Brian Piccolo 52 years after his death

Brian Piccolo died 52 years ago, and Bears players are paying homage by wearing his No. 41 jersey on the final practice of minicamp.

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Bears, Byron Pringle ‘in a good place’ after arrest in Florida

“I know him very well. And it’s not a reflection of who he is at all,” said Bears general manager Ryan Poles, who was with the Chiefs personnel department for Pringle’s four seasons in Kansas City. “It’s a disappointment, but we had a good conversation about it.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Bears name Robert Quinn, Khalil Herbert recipients of Brian Piccolo Award

Every year, the Bears select a veteran and a rookie to honor with the Brian Piccolo Award. This year, it's Robert Quinn and Khalil Herbert.

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