Legendary Players
35 entries in the Chicago Bears compendium.
Mike SingletaryThe Heart of the Defense for the Monsters of the Midway.Richard DentSuper Bowl XX MVP and Hall of Fame defensive end for the Chicago Bears.Dick ButkusThe most feared tackler of all time and the gold standard for middle linebackers.Brian UrlacherChicago Bears legend and Hall of Fame linebackerSteve McMichaelTwo-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XX champion who anchored the Chicago Bears' defense for over a decade.Mike DitkaIron Mike: The only person to participate in both of the last two Chicago Bears' league championships, as a…Kevin ButlerFirst kicker in College Football Hall of Fame, Bears all-time leading scorer until 2015.Dave DuersonChicago Bears safety, four-time Pro Bowler, two-time Super Bowl champion, and posthumous CTE diagnosis.Gary FencikBears franchise leader in interceptions and defensive captain of the 1985 Super Bowl champions.Jim McMahonThe brash, injury-plagued quarterback who led the Bears to their first Super Bowl title.Jim CovertThe consensus All-American who anchored the line for the 1985 Super Bowl champions and held Lawrence Taylor…Willie GaultSpeed merchant and Super Bowl champion who also excelled on the track.Alan PageHall of Fame defensive tackle who starred for the Vikings and Bears, later became a Minnesota Supreme Court…Sid LuckmanThe first great T-formation quarterback who led the Bears to four NFL championships.Joe StydaharThe granite anchor who held up the line for the Monsters of the Midway.Devin HesterThe greatest return specialist in NFL history and the only player to return the opening kick of a Super Bowl…Dan HamptonHall of Fame defensive tackle and cornerstone of the Bears' 46 defense.Ed SprinkleThe Claw who defined the modern pass rusher and terrorized NFL quarterbacks for a dozen seasons.William Perry'The Refrigerator': Bears defensive tackle, goal-line fullback and the heaviest player to score a Super Bowl…Walter PaytonWalter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1953 – November 1, 1999) was an American professional football running back who…Red GrangeThe Galloping Ghost who saved the NFLGale SayersThe Kansas Comet who lit up the NFL and remains the youngest Hall of Famer.Buddy RyanThe defensive coordinator who built the 46 defense and the 1985 Bears' record-setting unit.Jay CutlerFranchise passing leader who took the 2010 Bears to the NFC Championship Game.Nick FolesThe Super Bowl LII MVP who spent two seasons as a Bears starter and backup.Allen RobinsonBack-to-back 1,000-yard receiver for the Bears in 2019 and 2020.Matt ForteDual-threat running back who rewrote the Bears' rookie and receiving records.Rex GrossmanFirst-round pick who quarterbacked the Bears to Super Bowl XLI.Wilber MarshallThe 1985 Bears linebacker whose snowy fumble return sealed the NFC title.Bill GeorgeThe Bears middle linebacker credited with inventing the position and the 4-3 defense.Robbie GouldThe Bears' all-time leading scorer, perfect in the postseason.Taylor GabrielSpeedy Bears receiver who scored three first-half touchdowns in one 2019 game.Kyle OrtonRookie starter of the 2005 division champions, later traded for Jay Cutler.Lovie SmithHead coach from 2004 to 2012 who led the Bears to Super Bowl XLI.Thomas JonesFeatured back of the 2006 NFC champions, now an actor.
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