The 2001-02 campaign was a dramatic, historic season for Piacenza as the Biancorossi ultimately finished 12th in Serie A, their best-ever league position. The season was defined by a nail-biting, final-day survival achieved through a decisive 3-0 victory over rivals Hellas Verona, who were also fighting for relegation. Leading the charge was the unforgettable veteran striker Dario Hübner, whose phenomenal 24 league goals saw him remarkably share the Capocannoniere (top scorer) title with David Trezeguet at the age of 35, cementing his status as a legendary figure. It was a standout year built on grit and the attacking brilliance of "Il Bisonte" that remains a defining chapter in the club's history.