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WWE superstar Seth Rollins is a diehard Chicago Bears fan and is always one to share his thoughts on the team through social media. But he also knows the history of this franchise.
Rollins is currently planning for a marquee matchup at Wrestlemania 41 against fellow WWE superstars Roman Reigns and Chicago native CM Punk, but he took time out recently to co-host two days of "Good Morning Football."
Rollins was asked to build his Bears Mount Rushmore. And with so many legendary players in the team's storied history, Rollins had no shortage of options. But, in the end, he went with four of the most iconic figures not only for the Bears, but in NFL history, as well.
Papa Bear, George S. Halas was the first name on Rollins' list. Halas, who founded the franchise and the NFL, is the single most important figure in the history of the Bears. He's forever entrenched on Bears jerseys, across the organization, and there would be no legacy if it wasn't for Halas and the six championships he won during his time.
Walter Payton is arguably the greatest running back in NFL history, and the best running back in franchise history, and it's hard to imagine Chicago's history without him. Payton not only broke countless NFL records, but he played a key role in the Bears winning a Super Bowl championship in 1985, and his contributions off the field led to the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. A man who embodied what it meant to be a Chicago Bear, Payton set the standard for the entire franchise.
Another member of the legendary 1985 Super Bowl championship team, Mike Singletary was probably Rollins' most difficult pick given Chicago's long list of Hall of Fame linebackers. The Bears are known for their legendary middle linebacker play and, with Dick Butkus and Brian Urlacher also being candidates for this selection, Rollins went with a man who was an absolute staple for the Bears defense during his time.
At 38 years old, Rollins' era of Bears football was highlighted by the greatest return specialist in NFL history: Devin Hester. Holding an NFL return record with 20 touchdowns, Hester is also only one of 10 players to have a kickoff return for a touchdown in Super Bowl history. In his Bears career, he made Chicago football electrifying to watch week in and week out.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Chicago Bears Mount Rushmore: Seth Rollins builds his monument
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Rollins is currently planning for a marquee matchup at Wrestlemania 41 against fellow WWE superstars Roman Reigns and Chicago native CM Punk, but he took time out recently to co-host two days of "Good Morning Football."
Rollins was asked to build his Bears Mount Rushmore. And with so many legendary players in the team's storied history, Rollins had no shortage of options. But, in the end, he went with four of the most iconic figures not only for the Bears, but in NFL history, as well.
George Halas
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Papa Bear, George S. Halas was the first name on Rollins' list. Halas, who founded the franchise and the NFL, is the single most important figure in the history of the Bears. He's forever entrenched on Bears jerseys, across the organization, and there would be no legacy if it wasn't for Halas and the six championships he won during his time.
Walter Payton
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Walter Payton is arguably the greatest running back in NFL history, and the best running back in franchise history, and it's hard to imagine Chicago's history without him. Payton not only broke countless NFL records, but he played a key role in the Bears winning a Super Bowl championship in 1985, and his contributions off the field led to the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. A man who embodied what it meant to be a Chicago Bear, Payton set the standard for the entire franchise.
Mike Singletary
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Another member of the legendary 1985 Super Bowl championship team, Mike Singletary was probably Rollins' most difficult pick given Chicago's long list of Hall of Fame linebackers. The Bears are known for their legendary middle linebacker play and, with Dick Butkus and Brian Urlacher also being candidates for this selection, Rollins went with a man who was an absolute staple for the Bears defense during his time.
Devin Hester
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At 38 years old, Rollins' era of Bears football was highlighted by the greatest return specialist in NFL history: Devin Hester. Holding an NFL return record with 20 touchdowns, Hester is also only one of 10 players to have a kickoff return for a touchdown in Super Bowl history. In his Bears career, he made Chicago football electrifying to watch week in and week out.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Chicago Bears Mount Rushmore: Seth Rollins builds his monument
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