Brian Piccolo didn't live long enough to fulfill his dream of becoming a great NFL running back. But in death, from cancer at just 26, he became a symbol of courage. Brian Piccolo, who led the ...

Those are just a few traits that described the late Brian Piccolo. On Tuesday ... an aggressive form of germ cell testicular cancer, had spread to his chest cavity. He was 26 years old.

Gale Sayers joins the Chicago Bears and is befriended by Brian Piccolo ... their wives must both deal with the harsh reality of Piccolo's cancer.