Football Jersey worn by Chicago Bear Brian Piccolo, signed by Gale Sayers

Description (Brief):

Chicago Bears football jersey, #41, worn by fullback Brian Piccolo (1943-1970.) The shirt has been signed in black ink by running back Gayle Sayers (b. 1943) The pair's unlikely friendship, and Picollo's early death from cancer, was the subject of the 1971 TV movie "Brian's Song."

Date Made: ca 1970

Associated Person: Chicago Bears

Location: Currently not on view

Name Of Sport: FootballLevel Of Sport: ProfessionalMovie: Brian's SongWeb Subject: Sports

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1982.0575.02Accession Number: 1982.0575Catalog Number: 1982.0575.02

Object Name: jersey, football

Physical Description: fabric, cotton (overall material)Measurements: overall: 44 in x 32 in; 111.76 cm x 81.28 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-326f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_664714

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