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Born: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | October 28, 1895
Died: | August 8, 1972 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 76)
Position: | General manager |
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Ralph Dominick Brizzolara (October 28, 1895 - August 8, 1972) was a businessman and was the general manager of the Chicago Bears for 4 seasons. [1]
In 1915, Brizzolara and his brother were passengers on the Great Lakes steamer Eastland when it heeled over and sank in the Chicago River. Both of them escaped through portholes. [2]
He was a friend of George Halas for many years and was given the general manager position when Halas went to the United States Navy. [3] In his second season, he won the NFL Championship. Once Halas returned, he was no longer manager. He died on August 8, 1972, at the age of 76.
Personal information | |
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Born: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | October 28, 1895
Died: | August 8, 1972 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 76)
Position: | General manager |
Career history | |
As an executive: | |
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Executive profile at PFR |
Ralph Dominick Brizzolara (October 28, 1895 - August 8, 1972) was a businessman and was the general manager of the Chicago Bears for 4 seasons. [1]
In 1915, Brizzolara and his brother were passengers on the Great Lakes steamer Eastland when it heeled over and sank in the Chicago River. Both of them escaped through portholes. [2]
He was a friend of George Halas for many years and was given the general manager position when Halas went to the United States Navy. [3] In his second season, he won the NFL Championship. Once Halas returned, he was no longer manager. He died on August 8, 1972, at the age of 76.