Saddle Brook Athlete Earns Unico's Brian Piccolo Award

SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- Saddle Brook resident Taryn Digiacomo was awarded the Brian Piccolo Award by the Italian American Service Organization, UNICO on Tuesday, April 5.

The 2016 Brian Piccolo Award Winners
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Joe Jenkins

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The award is given to a student who has faced adversity while excelling on the athletic field.

Piccolo was a professional football player for the Chicago Bears. His story was depicted in the movie "Brian's Song" starring James Caan.

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