Ralph Brizzolara
American football executive and businessman
About Ralph Brizzolara
Lived 1895 – 1972 (aged 76). Ralph Brizzolara was an American.
Ralph Dominick Brizzolara (October 28, 1895 – August 8, 1972) was a businessman and was the general manager of the Chicago Bears for four seasons.
Biography
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.
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. 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.
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Who was Ralph Brizzolara?
American football executive and businessman (1895–1972)
When was Ralph Brizzolara born?
Ralph Brizzolara was born on 28 October 1895 in Chicago.
When did Ralph Brizzolara die?
Ralph Brizzolara died on 8 August 1972.
What nationality was Ralph Brizzolara?
Ralph Brizzolara was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ralph Brizzolara. https://biography.guide/ralph-brizzolara/
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