Safety Ohio State Height-6-1. Weight-212. Born-11-28-58, Middletown, Ohio.
Acquisition-Fourth-round draft choice in 1981.
1986 season-Returned after sitting out the 1985 season in contract dispute. . . . Had only interception and season-high 12 tackle against Tampa
(12-7).
Pro career-Selected to the Pro Bowl in `84. Also named to Pro Football Writers` all-NFC defensive team, AP and UPI second team. . . . Returned an interception 92 yards against Detroit (11-11-82).
Collegiate, personal-Twice selected all-Big 10 first team. . . . Raced 20 yards with a blocked punt to score the winning TD in 18-15 victory over Michigan in 1979. The win sent the Buckeyes to the Rose Bowl.
Bell`s pro stats
Int Tkl/ Pas Frc Sck/
No Solo Def Fum Yds.
86 Bears 1 13/7 3 1 0/0
85 Bears – DNP – – –
84 Bears 4 77/58 5 1 4 1/2/37
83 Bears 0 115/92 6 1 3/30
82 Bears 0 13/12 4 1 1/9
81 Bears 1 32/22 5 2 0/0
Career 6 250/191 23 5 8 1/2/76
Has returned 2 interceptions for TDs; has recovered 5 fumbles; has returned 6 interceptions for 137 yards.
95 RICHARD DENT
Def. end Tennessee St. Height-6-5. Weight-265. Born-12-13-60, Atlanta
Acquisition-First selection in the eighth round of the 1983 draft.
1986 season-Led the Bears in sacks for the third straight year with 11.5. . . . Earned game ball vs. Packers with 2 sacks and 5 tackles.
Pro career-Chosen Super Bowl XX MVP after 1 1/2 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 3 tackles. . . . Had 4 1/2 sacks and 8 1/2 tackles in `85 playoff wins over Giants and Rams. . . . Was starter in second consecutive Pro Bowl in `85. . . . AP, UPI, Football News and pro football writers selected him for `85 all-NFL teams. . . . Had two sacks against six opponents last season. . . . Earned game ball against Jets, Dec. 14, 1985, with two sacks and three tackles. . . . Led team with 17 sacks and 7 forced fumbles in 1985.
Collegiate, personal-Set Tennessee State record with 39 career sacks. . . . All-state selection at Atlanta`s Murphy High School.
Dent`s pro stats
Tkl/ Fum Frc Sck/
Solo Rec Fum Yds.
86 Bears 75/30 0 4 11 1/2/87
85 Bears 38/33 2 7 17/133 1/2
84 Bears 39/31 1 4 17 1/2/140 1/2
83 Bears 12/9 0 1 3/28
Career 164/103 3 16 49/339
Has 2 career interceptions, both in 1985; knocked down 8 passes in 1985, 1 n 1984; has blocked 1 kick, in 1983.
37 MAURICE DOUGLASS
Def. back Kentucky Height-5-11. Weight-200. Born-2-12-64, Trotwood, Ohio
Acquisition-Selected in eighth round of the 1986 draft.
1986 season-Has seen limited action. . . . Made 3 solo stops in the second win over Tampa Bay. . . . He was waived by the Bears in the final cut and had tryouts with four NFL teams before rejoining the Bears. . . . He signed as a free agent Nov. 25.
Collegiate, personal-Second on Wildcats with 3 interceptions; led Kentucky in interception return yardage (53); started all 11 games at cornerback.
22 DAVE DUERSON
Safety Notre Dame Height-6-1. Weight-210. Born-11-28-60, Muncie, Ind.
Acquisition-Third-round draft choice in 1983.
1986 season-Was named to the NFC Pro Bowl team for the second consecutive year. . . . Set up field goal with interception, then set up winning field goal by causing fumble on overtime kickoff in 13-10 win over Philadelphia. . . . Made 4 tackles, 2 assists, 2 sacks, 1 interception and 3 deflections in the 23-0 win over Minnesota. . . . Recovered fumble to set up field goal in 12-10 win over Green Bay.
Pro career-Made Pro Bowl last year in only his first year as a full-time starter in `85. . . . Has earned four game balls in his career.
Collegiate, personal-Set a Notre Dame record with 256 interception yards. . . . Married (Alicia), two sons (Chase Anthony and Tregg Russell).
Duerson`s pro stats
Int Tkl/ Pas Frc Sck/
No Yd Av Solo Def fum Yds.
86 Bears 6 139 23.2 109/61 12 0 7/57
85 Bears 5 58 11.6 64/55 8 2 2/24
84 Bears 1 9 9.0 32/28 4 0 3/27
83 Bears 0 0 0.0 49/41 4 1 0/0
Career 12 206 17.2 253/185 28 5 12/108
Has never returned an interception for a touchdown; has 4 fumble recoveries 2 each in 1985 and 1986.
45 GARY FENCIK
Safety Yale Height-6-1. Weight-193. Brn-6-11-54, Chicago
Acquisition-Signed as free agent 9-15-76.
1986 season-Set club record by making his 38th career interception in the 48-14 win over Tampa Bay, eclipsing the mark held by Richie Petitbon. . . . He recovered a fumble in the 23-0 win over Minnesota and that established another club record, marking the 48th time he had created a turnover.
Pro career-He is the Bears` all-time leading tackler at 1,110. . . . In 1984, had 2 interceptions in season opener vs. Tampa, including a 61-yard return. . . . Also picked off 2 Joe Montana passes in the playoff at S.F.
(1-6-85). . . . Named all-NFL by Pro Football Weekly in `82. . . . Consensus all-pro in `81. . . . Two-time selection to Pro Bowl.
Collegiate, personal-Wide receiver who set a Yale record with 82 receptions for 1,435 yards, 7 touchdowns. . . . A graduate of Barrington High School.
Fencik`s pro stats
Year Int Tkl/ Fum Pas
No Yd Solo Rec Def
86 Bears 3 37 130/67 1 10
85 Bears 5 38 118/98 1 15
84 Bears 5 102 103/82 1 9
83 Bears 2 34 36/25 1 5
82 Bears 2 2 82/52 0 5
81 Bears 6 121 135-112 1 17
80 Bears 1 8 125/95 3 8
79 Bears 6 31 103/73 1 9
78 Bears 4 77 130/95 2 10
77 Bears 4 33 133/93 0 7
76 Bears 0 0 15/9 1 0
Career 38 483 1110/800 12 95
Has returned 1 interception for a touchdown, in 1981; has forced 7 career f mbles, with highs of 2 each in 1981 and 1978.
99 DAN HAMPTON
Def. end Arkansas Height-6-5. Weight-270. Born-1-19-57, Oklahoma City
Acquisition-First selection in the first round of the `79 draft.
1986 season-Earned numerous honors, including all-NFC first team by UPI. . . . Recovered fumble that led to touchdown in 13-10 victory over Eagles. . . . Scored safety in 12-10 triumph over Packers. . . . Received a game ball for that game, in which he also had 3 sacks and 7 tackles.
Pro career-Has missed only six games in his Bear career. . . . Was a Pro Bowl selection for the fourth time in 1985, when he was shifted to left end for the last eight games. . . Had 4 tackles and a sack vs. Rams in the NFC title game (1-12-86). . . . Had a sack and fumble recovery in Super Bowl. . . . Tipped a pass vs. Dallas that was caught by Richard Dent for a 1-yard TD in `85. . . . Named to The Sporting News, PFW, AP and NEA all-pro first teams in 1984. . . . Third on the team in sacks (11.5 for 95.5 yards) and 6th in tackles (54) in `84. . . . His 1984 high was 2 sacks vs. St. Louis (10-14-84) and Detroit (12-16-84). . . . Had 2 sacks (for minus-19 yards) in the `84 playoffs. . . . Pro Football Weekly named him the NFL`s Most Valuable Player on defense after `82 season. . . . Led the Bears in sacks in `82 with 7 and was second in tackles with 71 while starting all 9 games at right end. . . . Led the team in sacks (11.5) and the defensive line in tackles (73) in
`80. . . . Made his first pro sack on former Buccaneer Doug Williams as a rookie. . . . First rookie to start on the Bears` defense since `75. . . . Selected in the `79 draft behind LB Tom Cousineau (Browns), DT Mike Bell (Chiefs) and QB Jack Thompson (Bengals). . . . Voted 1979 Brian Piccolo Award by veterans.
Collegiate, personal-Coaches` All-America pick after his senior year. . . . Won the Houston Post`s Southwest Conference Defensive Player of Year award at defensive tackle. . . . Four-year letterman. . . . Twice All-SWC. . . . Had 18 sacks as a senior. . . . Became a starter as a sophomore. . . . Played in Senior, Fiesta, Orange and Cotton bowls. . . . Made 32 tackles behind the line in college. . . . Nickname: Danimal. . . . Married (Terry). . . . Prep All-America at Jacksonville (Ark.) High after playing in the school band until he was a junior. . . . Grew up on a 42-acre farm near Cabot, Ark., and still lives near there in the off-season . . . Music buff who plays six instruments: bass guitar, classical guitar, drums, saxophone, piano and organ. . . . Business major.
Hampton`s pro stats
Tkl/ Fum Pas Frc Blk Sck/
Solo Rec Def Fum kck Yds
86 Bears 72/30 2 2 1 2 9 1/2/83
85 Bears 32/26 3 4 2 0 5 1/2/43
84 Bears 54/40 3 2 1 0 11 1/2/95 1/2
83 Bears 47/40 0 4 0 1 5/27
82 Bears 71/62 0 0 0 1 7/57
81 Bears 68/56 0 4 1 0 9/77
80 Bears 73/58 0 1 2 0 11 1/2/108 1/2
79 Bears 70/48 2 3 1 0 4 1/2/28
Career 487/360 10 20 8 3 63 1/2/519
90 AL HARRIS
Def. end/LB Arizona St. Height-6-5. Weight-270. Born-12-31-56, Bangor, Me.
Acquisition-Second selection in first round of 1979 draft.
1986 season-Started in place of the suspended Otis Wilson against Tampa Bay and tied for the tackle lead with 7. Made first start since 1984 vs. Minnesota (10-19).
Pro career-Sat out the 1985 season because of a contract dispute after enjoying his best National Football League season in `84. He started all 16 games and finished as the Bears` fourth-leading tackler. . . . Started his career as a defensive end. . . . Scored a touchdown on a 41-yard interception return vs. Denver (12-20-81). . . . Won a game ball vs. Minnesota (10-28-84)
for 10-sack performance.
Collegiate, personal-Consensus All-America pick and finalist for Lombardi and Outland trophies after senior year at ASU. . . . All-WAC as a junior. . . . Finished senior year with 19 sacks and 22 other tackles behind line of scrimmage. . . . Hobbies include bowling and horseback riding. . . . With his father in the Air Force, he grew up in Maine, North Carolina, New Jersey, West Virginia and Hawaii.
Harris` pro stats
Int Tkl/ Fm Pas Frc Sck/
No Yds Solo Rec Def fum Yds
86 Bears 0 0 14/10 0 1 1 2/15
85 Bears – – DNP – – – –
84 Bears 1 34 68/52 0 6 0 2/14
83 Bears 0 0 57/49 1 0 5 5/25
82 Bears 0 0 27/23 0 1 0 2 1/2/19 1/2
81 Bears 1 44 61/47 3 5 1 2/17
80 Bears 0 0 11/9 0 0 0 0/0
79 Bears 0 0 1/1 0 0 0 1/7
Career 2 78 239/177 4 13 7 14 1/2/97 1/2
24 VESTEE JACKSON
Cornerback Washington Height-6-0. Weight-186. Born-8-14-63, Fresno, Calif.
Acquisition-Selected in 2d round of the 1986 draft.
1986 season-Emerged as starter halfway through his rookie season. . . . Recovered a fumble on the overtime kickoff that led to the winning field goal in the 13-10 win over Philadelphia. . . . Recorded his second interception vs. the Bucs (11-9) and also had 3 solos and 2 assists. . . . Finished season with 3 interceptions, 38 tackles (24 solo), one fumble recovery and four passes defended.
Collegiate, personal-First team All-Pac 10 as a senior, when he was one of four Husky co-captains, and second team as a junior. . . . Played in Hula Bowl. . . . Career-high 54 tackles in 1985.
67 WILL JOHNSON
LB/def. end NE Louisiana Height-6-4. Weight-245. Born-12-4-64, Monroe, La.
Acquisition-Selected in the fifth round of the `87 draft.
Collegiate, personal-Had 50 tackles in senior year, in which he was first team all-Southland Conference and honorable mention All-America. . . . Was second team all-league in junior year, with 59 tackles and 6 sacks. . . . Had 71 tackles and 9 sacks as a sophomore. . . . Also participated in basketball and track in high school.
58 WILBER MARSHALL
Linebacker Florida Height-6-1. Weight-230. Born-4-18-62, Titusville, Fla. Acquisition-First-round draft choice (11th player) in `84 draft.
1986 season-Voted to the Pro Bowl for the first time. . . . Ran back interception 58 yards against Browns. . . . Got game balls against Browns and Lions. . . . Named NFC defensive player of the month for September. . . . Scored team`s only two defensive touchdowns on the season. . . . Had five interceptions, most by a Bear linebacker since 1976.
Pro career-Made his first NFL start vs. Dallas (9-30-84) and made 8 tackles. Had best day in `85 vs. Vikings (10-27), with his first interception and a recovered fumbled late in 4th quarter. . . . Received game ball after interception, 4 tackles and pass defended at Green Bay (11-3). Scored first NFL TD after returning a fumble 52 yards vs. Rams in playoffs.
Collegiate, personal-`83 honors included AP, UPI, NEA, Football Coaches, Walter Camp first team all-America. . . . Responsible for 95 tackles, 2 interceptions, team-leading 8 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 6 sacks in his senior year. . . . Greatest tribute came from former USC and current Rams` coach John Robinson, who said: ”Wilber is the finest outside linebacker I`ve seen in my seven years at USC.”
Marshall`s pro stats
Tkl/ Fum Pas Frc Sack/
Solo Rec Def Fum Yds
86 Bears 105/60 3 6 4 5 1/2/50
85 Bears 78/60 1 4 2 6/40
84 Bears 19/17 0 0 0 0
Career 202/137 4 10 6 11 1/2/90
Has had nine career interceptions, 4 in 1985 and 5 in 1986; has returned one int rception for a touchdown.
51 JIM MORRISSEY
Linebacker Michigan St. Height-6-3. Weight-222. Born-12-24-62, Flint, Mich.
Acquisition-Selected in the 11th round of the 1985 draft.
1986 season-Has specialized on special teams. . . . Had a season-high three tackles against Tampa Bay (12-7).
Pro career-Waived Sept. 2 of 1985 and re-signed Sept. 10 after the Bears placed Brian Cabral on injured reserve. . . . Highlight of season was a 47-yard interception return in the Super Bowl. . . . Valuable special teamer. . . . Had 12 tackles and played in 15 games.
Collegiate, personal-Michigan State`s MVP and captain as a senior. . . . Made 137 tackles while earning first-team all-Big 10 honors from UPI. . . . Finished at MSU with 329 tackles, second best in Spartan history. . . . All-state and honorable mention all-America at Flint (Mich.) Powers High School as linebacker-defensive back. . . . Food systems economics and managment major.
