Richard Dent – 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.
Also had brief times with the Colts, 49ers and Eagles
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Two major parts of what was arguably one of the best NFL defenses ever Hall of Fame Defensive End Richard Dent and Middle Linebacker Mike Singletary of the Chicago Bears. Mike Singletary and Richard Dent of the 1985 Chicago Bears Defense
An 8th-round pick of the Bears out of Tennessee State in 1983, he was named Super Bowl XX MVP after the Bears 46-10 win over New England. Richard Dent, Chicago Bears. MVP of Super Bowl XX
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. Dan Hampton and Richard Dent Pressure Dieter Brock
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. Dan Marino under a Richard Dent Rush
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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. Richard Dent Sacks Brad Johnson
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The legendary Chicago Bears defensive end graces the cover of the week 9 issue of Gameday Magazine, October 27, 1991 Richard Dent | October 27 1991 Game Day Cover
Packer Brett Favre under pressure from Hall of Famer Richard Dent as an Eagle in 1997. For Dent it was his 15th and final season in the nFL. Brett Favre with Richard Dent, Eagles Rushing in 1997
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An 8-year NFL veteran in 1990 he enjoyed a Pro Bowl season - 12 sacks, 81 tackles, 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. He even had a 45-yard fumble return touchdown against the Lions. Richard Dent 1990 Chicago Bears Score NFL Football Trading Card #28