Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Bob Avellini 1980 Chicago Bears Topps Football Card #82
Sid Luckman
The son of German Jewish immigrants, Luckman was a 1st-Round Draft pick from Colombia University in 1939. Chosen by the Chicago Bears he played 11 seasons in the NFL and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1965.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Ditka
6 seasons with the Bears and 5 Pro Bowl Appearances
Receiving Statistics with Chicago
| Games |
Catches |
Yards |
Average |
Longest |
TDs |
| 84 |
316 |
4503 |
14.3 |
76 |
34 |
Alan Page Chicago Bears NFL
Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman 1967-1981 for the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, Page was named to 9 Pro Bowls in his career.
Dan Hampton and Richard Dent Pressure Dieter Brock
Rams quarterback Dieter Brock under pressure from Bears lineman Dan Hampton (#99) and Richard Dent (#95) during the 1985 NFC Championship game. Both Dent and Hampton posted sacks as the Bears defense dominated in a 24-0 shutout. Brock was sacked a total of 3 times and had an interception as he only completed 10 of 33 passes for 66 yards.
Gale Sayers and the Chicago Bears Sideline in 1967
Gale Sayers sits on the sideline with several of his Bears teammates sometime in 1967.
From left to right - Sayers - #40, #60 - Doug Kriewald, #73 - Frank Cornish, #76 - John Johnson, #62 - Mike Reilly, #8- - Jimmy Jones, #65 Randy Jackson and at the far right - #41 - Brian Piccolo.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Dan Hampton Arkansas
The former 1st-round pick of the Chicago Bears is shown here during his days at Arkansas where he was selected as Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1978.
Neal Anderson
Graduate of Florida, was Chicago's 1st-round draft pick in 1986. Got the chance to become the Bears starting runner in 1988 and responded with a 1000+ yard with season with 12 touchdowns. Gained over a thousand yards 3 consecutive years (1988 t0 1990). When he retired in 1993 he was the 2nd leading rusher in Chicago Bears history with 6166 yards. As of 2019 he is still #3 in that category and #2 in All-Time Bears Touchdowns scored.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Walter Payton
Gale Sayers carries against the Cardinals
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
George McAfee
Joined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.
Bill Osmanski Scores Against Washington in the 1940 Championship
A fourth round draft pick out of Alabama A&M Stallworth played for the Pittsburgj Steelers from 1974 to 1987. He made the Pro Bowl 3 times and played in 4 Super Bowl victories. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2002.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
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Walter Payton Bears
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-1980s team Singletary was named Defensive player of the year for 1985 and 1988.
Gale Sayers NFL Hall of Fame
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Gale Sayers Bears Running Back
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Gale Sayers and the Packers Defender Willie Wood
The Hall of Fame Bears runner squares off against Packers great Willie Wood.
Harvey Martin and the Cowboys Close in on Walter Payton
Harvey Martin leads a host of Cowboys as they try to stop Walter Payton of the Bears.
George McAfee
Inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941.
Neal Anderson
Graduate of Florida, was Chicago's 1st-round draft pick in 1986. Got the chance to become the Bears starting runner in 1988 and responded with a 1000+ yard with season with 12 touchdowns. Gained over a thousand yards 3 consecutive years (1988 t0 1990). When he retired in 1993 he was the 2nd leading rusher in Chicago Bears history with 6166 yards. As of 2019 he is still #3 in that category and #2 in All-Time Bears Touchdowns scored.
Sid Luckman
The son of German Jewish immigrants, Luckman was a 1st-Round Draft pick from Colombia University in 1939. Chosen by the Chicago Bears he played 11 seasons in the NFL and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1965.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
NFL Doug Buffone Bears Linebacker
Longtime Chicago Bears Linebacker
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Bronco Nagurski
Without a doubt one of - if not the - most iconic figures of the early days of professional football. Helped the Chicago Bears to 3 Championships, the last in 1943 when he returned after a 6-year absence from the game.
Bob Avellini
Started 50 games for the Bears from 1975 to 1984. Still ranks #9 among Chicago Bears All Time Passing Yardage Leaders with 7111 yards.
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Neal Anderson
Graduate of Florida, was Chicago's 1st-round draft pick in 1986. Got the chance to become the Bears starting runner in 1988 and responded with a 1000+ yard with season with 12 touchdowns. Gained over a thousand yards 3 consecutive years (1988 t0 1990). When he retired in 1993 he was the 2nd leading rusher in Chicago Bears history with 6166 yards. As of 2019 he is still #3 in that category and #2 in All-Time Bears Touchdowns scored.
Bears Running Back Walter Payton
Bears Great - 16,726 yards, 110 Rushing Touchdowns
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
Bears Head Coach Mike Ditka on the sidelines with quarterback Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh quarterbacked in Chicago from 1987 to 1993 and would coach the 49ers in the NFL one day.
Neal Anderson
Graduate of Florida, was Chicago's 1st-round draft pick in 1986. Got the chance to become the Bears starting runner in 1988 and responded with a 1000+ yard with season with 12 touchdowns. Gained over a thousand yards 3 consecutive years (1988 t0 1990). When he retired in 1993 he was the 2nd leading rusher in Chicago Bears history with 6166 yards. As of 2019 he is still #3 in that category and #2 in All-Time Bears Touchdowns scored.
Paul Hornung of the Packers Carries Against the Bears Defense in 1960
NFL action from, we think 1960. Packers great Paul Hornung carries against the Chicago Bears defense. Those players identifiable in the picture are some of the best known players in the league at the time.
For Green Bay we have All Pro Forrest Gregg (#75), All Pro Paul Hornung (#5), All Pro Jim Ringo (#51), Fuzzy Thurston (#63) and All Pro Jerry Kramer (#64). For the Bears defense - Larry Morris (#33), Bill Bishop (#73), Earl Leggett (#71), Pro Bowler Doug Atkins (#81) and All Pro Bill George (#61).
Walter Payton Chicago Bears
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Chicago Bears Running Back Bronco Nagurski
NFL Hall of Fame Running Back from the 1930s. Bronko Nagurski played his entire football career for the Chicago Bears.
Doug Atkins Chicago Bears Defensive Lineman in 1963
The towering 6-foot 8-inch Hall of Fame defensive end shown in a game program photo from 1964.
Bronco Nagurski
Without a doubt one of - if not the - most iconic figures of the early days of professional football. Helped the Chicago Bears to 3 Championships, the last in 1943 when he returned after a 6-year absence from the game.
Alan Page Chicago Bears
Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman 1967-1981 for the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears
Mike Ditka
6 seasons with the Bears and 5 Pro Bowl Appearances
Receiving Statistics with Chicago
| Games |
Catches |
Yards |
Average |
Longest |
TDs |
| 84 |
316 |
4503 |
14.3 |
76 |
34 |
Mike Singletary
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-1980s team Singletary was named Defensive player of the year for 1985 and 1988.
Eric Dickerson
Hall of Fame Runningback Eric Dickerson loses the football as he is stopped cold by Mike Singletary (#50), Dan Hampton (#99) among others of that great Chicago Bears defense of the 80s.
Mike Ditka in 1964
Mike Ditka as a Tight End for the Chicago Bears in 1964
Red Grange
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Warrick Dunn - Tampa Bay Bucs vs Chicago Bears 2000 NFL Season
TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 10: Running Back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Chicago Bears at Raymond James Stadium on September 10, 2000 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers won 41-0. (photo by J Stem/Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Dan Hampton Chicago Bears Hall of Fame
Hall of Famer from the 1980s decade. Major player in one of the NFL's most dominate defenses ever. Credited with 57 sacks in his career, ranks #3 on the Bears All-Time sacks list.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Ditka
Walter Payton carries against Eagles
Richard Dent
This Hall of Fame Defensive End was an 8th round draft pick from Tennessee State in 1983. He played a total of 12 years for the Chicago Bears and 15 in the NFL. The MVP of Super Bowl XX Dent was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
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Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Chicago Bears Runner Walter Payton
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
Mike Ditka - Chicago Bears Head Coach
Bill Osmanski
A first round draft pick of the George Halas and the Chicago Bears in 1939. Led the league in rushing with 699 yards as a rookie and was named to the All-Pro Team each of his first 3 seasons with the Bears.
George McAfee
Joined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.
Chris Chandler
George McAfee
One of the most exciting players of the 1940s he averaged almost 5 yards a carry in his career. His 12.8 yards-per-punt-return is still a record an All-Time NFL record.
Sid Luckman
The son of German Jewish immigrants, Luckman was a 1st-Round Draft pick from Colombia University in 1939. Chosen by the Chicago Bears he played 11 seasons in the NFL and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1965.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
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Bronco Nagurski
Without a doubt one of - if not the - most iconic figures of the early days of professional football. Helped the Chicago Bears to 3 Championships, the last in 1943 when he returned after a 6-year absence from the game.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Sid Luckman
The son of German Jewish immigrants, Luckman was a 1st-Round Draft pick from Colombia University in 1939. Chosen by the Chicago Bears he played 11 seasons in the NFL and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1965.
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Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Zeke Bratkowski
The NCAA's leading passer when he graduated from Georgia, he was the second round draft pick of the Bears in 1953. He played a total of 5 years with Chicago where he had an 11 and 5 record as a starter.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Doug Buffone , Chicago Bears Linebacker
Sid Luckman Early NFL Quarterback
Chicago Bears Quarterback of the 1940s. Sid Luckman and the Bears were some of the first to use the forward pass to great effect on the offense. A 5-Time All Pro he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1965. In his 12-year career Luckman passed for over 14, 600 yards and 137 touchdowns. Not bad considering the majority of the seasons only lasted 10-
His best season was in 1943. That year he led the league with 2194 yards and 28 touchdowns as the Bears won the NFL Title with a 41-21 victory over Sam Baugh and the Washington Redskins. Sid had 5 touchdowns in the game and 286 yards passing. His ended up with 135.6 quarterback rating for the game.
Chicago Bears QB Dave Krieg, 1996
19 Year Veteran Quarterback who spent time with 6 different NFL teams. Passed for over 38,000 yards, 261 touchdowns and finished with a lifetime 58.5 completion percentage of 5311 attempts.
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Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Bronko Nagurski in the 1934 Sneakers Game
Chicago Bears fullback gets set to receive a handoff from quarterback Carl Brumbaugh during the 1934 Championship game against the Giants. Forever known as the "Sneakers Game" - so named because Giants players changed their foot gear to sneakers at half-time to give them better traction on the frozen field. The Giants won 30-13.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Johnny Unitas under Pressure from Bears Linebacker Dick Butkus
Dick Butkus and others of Bears pressure Colts QB Johnny Unitas
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Chris Chandler
Sid Luckman
The son of German Jewish immigrants, Luckman was a 1st-Round Draft pick from Colombia University in 1939. Chosen by the Chicago Bears he played 11 seasons in the NFL and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1965.
George McAfee
Inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Archie Manning Under Pressure From Chicago Bears
Under pressure from the Chicago Bears. He was sacked a total of 396 times in his 15 year career.
Doug Flutie
NFL and CFL Quarterback Doug Flutie played a total of 19 years in Professional Football is shown here as a Chicago Bear.
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Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Red Grange Chicago Bears
Hall of Fame Runner for the Chicago Bears from 1925-1934.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Chicago Bears Head Coach Mike Ditka
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Bronko Nagurski and Beattie Feathers
No one symbolizes football of the 1930s like Bronko Nagurski. A charter member of the NFL Hall of Fame in 1963 he helped George Halas and the Chicago Bears to 3 Championships.
Here he is leading fellow team mate Beattie Feathers for a photo shoot.
Red Grang Hal of Fame
Wilbur Marshall and Gary Fencik Tackle an Eagle Receiver
2 members of that solid Bears defense of the 80s, Wilbur Marshall and Gary Fencik, bring down an Eagles receiver.
Bill Osmanski
3-Time Pro Bowl Fullback of the Chicago Bears. Played from 1939 to 1947 on 4 Championship teams. A graduate of Holy Cross, he served in the US Navy from 1944-1945 during World War II.
Dan Marino under a Richard Dent Rush
Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino hurries a pass from a rush of Hall of Famer defensive end Richard Dent. Dent had a total of 137.5 sacks in his 15 year NFL career plus another 10 during post season play.
He led the NFL in 1985 with 17 sacks and was in the Top 10 among league sack leaders 4 times.
Gale Sayers Chicago Bears 1965-1971
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Young Mike Ditka 1961 Chicago Bears
The 1st round pick of the Chicago Bears in 1961 Mike Ditka was an All American at the University of Pittsburgh. He was also drafted by the Houston Oilers of the AFL.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Jon Arnett
Was a 1st Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1957 after being a viable contender for the Heisman in 1956. He finished with almost 1900 yards during his career at USC. Played 10 years in the NFL being named o 5 Pro Bowls and 1 All Pro Team in his career. Scored on a 98-yard kickoff return his rookie year of 1957 and a 106 yard return score against the Lions in 1961. When he retired from the Bears in 1966 ranked #9 in All-Purpose Yards. Still today, after 50 years, he is still in the Top 150 in that category.
His career:
964 Attempts - 3833 Rushing Yards - 4.0 - 26 Touchdowns
222 Catches - 2290 Recieving Yards - 10.3 - 10 Touchdowns
120 Punt Returns - 981 Yards - 8.2 - 1 Touchdown
126 Kick Returns - 3110 Yards - 24.7 - 2 Touchdowns
10,214 All-Purpose Yards (#142 All-Time)
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Doug Buffone 1967 Philadelphia Gum Trading Card
Football Trading Card for Chicago Bear Legend Doug Buffone printed by the Philadelphia Gum Company for the 1967 NFL Season.
Sid Luckman
The son of German Jewish immigrants, Luckman was a 1st-Round Draft pick from Colombia University in 1939. Chosen by the Chicago Bears he played 11 seasons in the NFL and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1965.
Walter Payton and Matt Suey of the Chicago Bears in the 1980s
The NFL's best rushing team of the 1980s was the Chicago Bears. Altogether they totaled 23,321 rushing yards during that decade. Over half of those yards (12,442) were accounted for by the two men here - Walter Payton (#34) and fullback Matt Suhey (#26). They were together from 1980 to 1987.
Red Grange
The Bears Mike Ditka
Turning up and heading into the open field after one of his 316 passes he caught with Chicago. Receiver Dick Gordon looks on from a distance.
Neal Anderson Chicago Bears 1991 Pro Set Card
His Chicago Bears 1991 Pro Set Trading Card. That year he led the Bears with 747 yards and 6 touchdowns rushing. He also had 47 receptions for another 368 yards and 3 scores.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Bronco Nagurski of the Chicago Bears
Without a doubt one of - if not the - most iconic figures of the early days of professional football. Helped the Chicago Bears to 3 Championships, the last in 1943 when he returned after a 6-year absence from the game.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Defensive Back Terry Schmidt and Linebacker Doug Buffone Chicago Bears
Chicago Bear Defenders Terry Schmidt (#44) and Doug Buffone (#55)
Colorized Photograph of Red Grange
A exquisitely done colorized photograph of the "Galloping Ghost".
Bill Osmanski
A first round draft pick of the George Halas and the Chicago Bears in 1939. Led the league in rushing with 699 yards as a rookie and was named to the All-Pro Team each of his first 3 seasons with the Bears.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Richard Dent
This Hall of Fame Defensive End was an 8th round draft pick from Tennessee State in 1983. He played a total of 12 years for the Chicago Bears and 15 in the NFL. The MVP of Super Bowl XX Dent was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Walter Payton Goes Over the Top Against the Steelers
Had 10 1000+ yard seasons from 1976 to 1986. The only season he didn't was the strike shortened year of 1982.
Chicago Bears Great Walter Payton
Arguably the best running back ever in the history of the NFL. Presently #2 on the All Time Career Rushing Leaders with 16,726 yards.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Bears Great Mike Ditka 1961 to 1966
Played 6 seasons as a Bear and when he left in 1966 he was the #2 All-Time Bears leader for receptions.
Totaled 316 catches, 4503 yards and 34 touchdowns. 5 Pro Bowls and 2 All-Pro selections.
Gale Sayers Chicago Bears
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Alan Page
Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman 1967-1981 for the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears
Neal Anderson 1991 Fleer Chicago Bears Football Card #212
1991 was his 4th consecutive season as a Pro Bowler. Led the Bears in Rushing with 747 yards as well as 9 Total Touchdowns scored.
Sid Luckman
The son of German Jewish immigrants, Luckman was a 1st-Round Draft pick from Colombia University in 1939. Chosen by the Chicago Bears he played 11 seasons in the NFL and was voted into the Hall of Fame in 1965.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Richard Dent
This Hall of Fame Defensive End was an 8th round draft pick from Tennessee State in 1983. He played a total of 12 years for the Chicago Bears and 15 in the NFL. The MVP of Super Bowl XX Dent was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
Mike Singletary and Mark Carrier| Chicago Bears 1991
Mark Carrier and Mike Singletary - Standout defensive players of the Chicago Bears shown here around the 1991 NFL season.
Alan Page 1980 Chicago Bears Topps Football Card #205
NFL Legend Alan Page and his 1980 Topps card - his 14th season in the league and third with the Bears. Exteneded his game-start streak to 199 games by season's end. Scored a safety against the Saints in week 2 and touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Bengals in week 15.
George McAfee
Joined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Red Grange
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Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Gale Sayers carries against the Falcons
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Gale Sayers carries against the Washington Redskins
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Red Grange attended by Doctor
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Doug Buffone
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Gale Sayers carries against the St Louis Cardinals Defense
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Mike Tomczak under pressure from Brian Bosworth and the Seahawk defense
Brian Bosworth leads the Seattle Seahawk defense with a ferocious charge against Chicago Bears Quarterback Mike Tomczak
Dan Marino under Pressure from Dan Hampton
Dolphin Quarterback Dan Marino (#13) is under pressure from Chicago Bears great Dan Hampton (#99).
George McAfee
Red Grange Chicago Bears
Dan Hampton 1991 Pro Set Legends #696
A 12-year career with the Chicago Bears that included 161 total starts, an All Pro selection, 4 Pro Bowls, a Super Bowl Championship and a Hall of Fame induction in 2002. Defensive lineman Dan Hampton is included here in the 1991 Pro Set Legends set.
Mike Ditka - Head Coach
After a 12-year Hall of Fame career as a tight end he had a 14-year career as Head Coach - 11 of which was spent leading the Chicago Bears. He was also the winning coach of Super Bowl XX with a 46-10 trouncing of the New England Patriots.
Bob Avellini
Doug Buffone Chicago Bears
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Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Bronco Nagurski Old School NFL
Old School NFL Running Back for the Chicago Bears from 1930 to 1943.
Mike Ditka
Rookie of the Year in 1961, Bears Tight End Mike Ditka had an outstanding year his first NFL season hauling in 56 catches for 1076 yards and 12 touchdowns. His 19.2 yards-per-catch-average was 4th best in the league as well.
Zeke Bratkowski 1958 Chicago Bears Topps Card
Here he is pictured on his 1958 Chicago Bears Topps Card.
Richard Dent
This Hall of Fame Defensive End was an 8th round draft pick from Tennessee State in 1983. He played a total of 12 years for the Chicago Bears and 15 in the NFL. The MVP of Super Bowl XX Dent was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
Neal Anderson 1989 Chicago Bears
From the 1989 game against the Buccaneers. He had an even 100 yards rushing and a touchdown. 1989 was his best season as a pro. His 1275 yards was 4th best in the league.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Walter Payton Gets Behind the Blocking of Mark Bortz
Getting behind the blocking of 6'-6" 280 pound Mark Bortz.
All in all he ended up with 77 100+ yard rushing games - that ranks 2nd in the NFL record books.
Richard Dent
This Hall of Fame Defensive End was an 8th round draft pick from Tennessee State in 1983. He played a total of 12 years for the Chicago Bears and 15 in the NFL. The MVP of Super Bowl XX Dent was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
Walter Payton Carries Against Rams
Gaining yards against the Rams.
Red Grange
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
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Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Red Grange
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Bob Avellini
Mike Singletary tackles Eric Dickerson
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-1980s team Singletary was named Defensive player of the year for 1985 and 1988.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Gale Sayers carries against the Baltimore Colts
Was an consensus All-American at Kansas and a 1st round draft pick by the Bears and also the Chiefs of the NFL. Named the 1965 Rookie of the Year after a phenomenal season. He set an NFL record for scoring with a total of 22 touchdowns that stood till 1975. Stayed with the Bears until knee injuries forced him into retirement after the 1971 season. His 56 total touchdowns scored still ranks #5 on the Bears All-Time Scoring list. 4 times a 1st-team Pro Bowler a and 5 times All Pro. After a season ending knees injury in 1968 he returned the following season to claim the league rushing title and thus earning him the 1969 Comeback Player of the Year honor. Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 75th Anniversary team (as a running back and a kick returner) and 100th Anniversary team he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
Dan Hampton and William Perry Sack Boomer Esiason
Major components of the famous "46" Defense of the Chicago Bears in the 1980s, lineman Dan Hampton and William Perry converge on Bengals quarterback Boomer Esiason.
Richard Dent Sacks Brad Johnson
Richard Dent brings down Viking quarterback Brad Johnson. The Hall of Fame Bears defensive lineman racked up a total of 125.5 sacks in his 12-year career in Chicago.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-1980s team Singletary was named Defensive player of the year for 1985 and 1988.
Walter Payton Goes Up & Over to Score Against the Vikings
"Sweetness" goes airborne to score on the Minnesota Vikings defense. In his 13-year NFL career he scored a total of 125 touchdowns - 110 on the ground.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Walter Payton Sweetness
Sweetness - his nickname from his college days at Jackson State.
Jim Grabowski running against the Chicago Bears Defense
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
George McAfee
Inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941.
Trace Armstrong
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Bronco Nagurski
Without a doubt one of - if not the - most iconic figures of the early days of professional football. Helped the Chicago Bears to 3 Championships, the last in 1943 when he returned after a 6-year absence from the game.
Mike Ditka
6 seasons with the Bears and 5 Pro Bowl Appearances
Receiving Statistics with Chicago
| Games |
Catches |
Yards |
Average |
Longest |
TDs |
| 84 |
316 |
4503 |
14.3 |
76 |
34 |
Doug Buffone and Dick Butkus
Mike Ditka Blocks for Johnny Morris | Chicago Bears
One of the most physical tight ends to ever play the game, here he takes out a defender to spring Bear's receiver Johnny Morris.
Mike Singletary
A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-1980s team Singletary was named Defensive player of the year for 1985 and 1988.
Mike Singletary
10 time All-Pro Hall of Fame Middle Linebacker of the Chicago Bears for 12 NFL Seasons. Played from 1981 to 1992
Richard Dent | October 27 1991 Game Day Cover
The legendary Chicago Bears defensive end graces the cover of the week 9 issue of Gameday Magazine, October 27, 1991
Mike Ditka
Without a doubt, one of the most iconic figures of Pro Football. 5 Pro Bowls, 2 1st Team All Pro selections, a member of 2 different NFL championship teams and a Hall of Fame induction in 1988.
Richard Dent
This Hall of Fame Defensive End was an 8th round draft pick from Tennessee State in 1983. He played a total of 12 years for the Chicago Bears and 15 in the NFL. The MVP of Super Bowl XX Dent was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
Mike Singletary 1990 Chicago Bears Pro Set Football Card #5
His 8th consecutive Pro Bowl year with Chicago.
Dan Hampton
12-year veteran defensive lineman of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990.
Bill Osmanski
A first round draft pick of the George Halas and the Chicago Bears in 1939. Led the league in rushing with 699 yards as a rookie and was named to the All-Pro Team each of his first 3 seasons with the Bears.