Today’s induction into the BearsHistory.com Chicago Bears Ring of Honor is defensive tackle Steve McMichael. McMichael arrived in Chicago in 1981 following his release by the New England Patriots.  He probably wouldn’t have even been a Bear if not for an injury to Bear defensive tackle Brad Shearer.  Following 13 seasons for the Bears, no [...]

Jay Hilgenberg is a member of the BearsHistory.com Chicago Bears Ring of Honor. Hilgenberg came from a stellar football pedigree (Uncle Wally played linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings) but still went undrafted in 1981.  For the Bears, he would play on special teams and wait patiently behind veteran Dan Neal for his first three seasons, [...]

Getting into the modern era…today we add safety Gary Fencik to the BearsHistory.com Chicago Bears Ring of Honor. A castoff wide receiver from the Miami Dolphins, Chicago-area native Gary Fencik was acquired by the Bears in 1976 and quickly was switched to safety.  By 1977, Fencik was starting in the defensive backfield with fellow safety [...]

Brian Piccolo’s story is well known and has been documented at BearsHistory.com for a decade.  Adding him to the Chicago Bears Ring of Honor was a no-brainer. Today’s addition is linebacker Doug Buffone, who played 14 seasons for the Bears. We’re not sure, but perhaps Buffone holds the record for playing for more different Head [...]