Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best Chicago Bear to ever wear #95?
Richard Dent takes the #95 spot without question. The Hall of Fame inductee is the all-time Bears sack leader, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, a four-time All-Pro, and was the MVP of Super Bowl XX. He played for Chicago from 1983 to 1993 and returned for one more season in 1995.
How many years did Julius Peppers play for the Chicago Bears?
Julius Peppers played four seasons in Chicago from 2010 to 2013. Despite the short tenure, he earned a First Team All-Pro in 2010, a Second Team All-Pro in 2012, three Pro Bowl selections, and ranks ninth on the Bears all-time sack leaders list.
Was Tommie Harris ever a Pro Bowl player for the Bears?
Yes, Tommie Harris was selected to the Pro Bowl three consecutive seasons after his rookie year in 2004. He was also a Second Team All-Pro in 2005 and was a key member of the Bears defense that helped the team reach Super Bowl XLI.
How did Barry Minter end up on the Chicago Bears?
Barry Minter was originally drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1993, but when Dave Wannstedt left Dallas to become the Bears head coach, he traded for Minter to bring him to Chicago. Minter eventually became the starting middle linebacker in 1996 before losing his job to Brian Urlacher.
Who wore #93 for the Chicago Bears and why did they pick Trace Armstrong over Adewale Ogunleye?
Trace Armstrong gets the #93 spot after a close comparison with Adewale Ogunleye. After reviewing every available statistic, Armstrong earned the slight edge, with standout seasons including 10 sacks in 1990 and 11.5 sacks in 1993 during his tenure from 1989 to 1994.