Ralph Brizzolara

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Ralph Brizzolara
Profile
PositionGeneral manager
Personal information
Born(1895-10-28)October 28, 1895
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 8, 1972(1972-08-08) (aged 76)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career history
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference

Ralph Dominick Brizzolara (October 28, 1895 – August 8, 1972) was a businessman and was the general manager of the Chicago Bears for four seasons.[1]

Biography

Brizzolara's grave at Calvary Cemetery

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, and was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Evanston.

References

  1. "Ralph Brizzolara Football Executive Record". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. "ITB: Halas escapes Eastland Disaster". Chicago Bears. October 29, 2013. Archived from the original on December 13, 2013. Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  3. "ITB: Halas' right-hand man". January 8, 2018. Archived from the original on January 8, 2018.