Without a doubt, Rick Casares set the bar high for Chicago Bears running backs of future generations. Casares was a bruiser of a 226-lb. fullback who never shied away from hard hits on the gridiron. He was vastly different from the typical 1950s fullback who focused exclusively on blocking. Casares emerged as a dual-threat fullback who could block and scamper … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Rick Casares (Story)
Chicago Bears History
What Happened To Dave Duerson? (Story)
With Dave Duerson's exceptional play at the safety position, the Chicago Bears became a juggernaut during the Mike Ditka era in the mid-to-late 1980s. Duerson was so good he racked up 7.0 sacks - a league record for a defensive back that stood for 19 years - in the 1986 NFL season. Duerson strung together four straight Pro Bowl seasons from 1985 to 1988 when The … [Read more...] about What Happened To Dave Duerson? (Story)
The Life And Career Of Brendon Ayanbadejo (Story)
Brendon Ayanbadejo was a champion of LGBT rights during his controversial NFL career. Ayanbadejo's outspoken views on same-sex marriage earned him the respect of many individuals. Other athletes such as Sean Avery, Grant Hill, and Jared Dudley even followed in his footsteps and promoted LGBT rights several years after he did. Sadly, Ayanbadejo also had his … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Brendon Ayanbadejo (Story)
The Life And Career Of Dick Butkus (Complete Story)
From 1965 to 1973 there was perhaps no more terrifying sight for NFL ball carriers than seeing number 51 for the Chicago Bears. That number belonged to the legendary Dick Butkus, linebacker for the Bears. https://twitter.com/sigg20/status/1468961034408923136 Butkus was a 6’3”, 245-pound terror who victimized opponents with a fury that resembled a rabid … [Read more...] about The Life And Career Of Dick Butkus (Complete Story)
What Happened To Olin Kreutz? (Story)
If there was one word which aptly described six-time Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz, it was "intense." Kreutz's passion and intensity sometimes got him into skirmishes with teammates during his colorful football career. It wasn't rare for Kreutz to break his teammates' jaws during practice. However, he wasn't a bad guy. Far from it. We're … [Read more...] about What Happened To Olin Kreutz? (Story)