Dan Hampton

PASSINGS: Dave Duerson, Joe Frazier, Alan F. Segal

2011-02-19 00:00:00

Dave Duerson NFL player on Super Bowl-winning teams Dave Duerson, 50, a four-time Pro Bowl safety who played on Super Bowl winners with the Chicago Bears and New York Giants, was found dead Thursday at his home in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Investigators...

Ditka's 89 to be last in long line of Bears' retired numbers

2013-05-24 17:50:00

When Jim Morrissey came to the Bears in 1985 as an 11th-round pick from Michigan State, he was surprised to receive No. 51, figuring it had been put away long before in honor of Dick Butkus. Then, a couple of months later Morrissey was sitting in the...

Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

2013-05-23 22:14:00

There seems to be a budding debate about whether the Bears can build a bridge to repair relations and retire the jersey number of a certain disgruntled former employee. It will happen this season. Dat's right. For Michael Keller Ditka Jr., the man...

Reader Q&A: Bears mailbag

2013-04-15 14:58:00

Who's the best edge rusher in the draft? RaiderNation4Life, from Twitter It’s Georgia’s Jarvis Jones. Forget about his slow 40 time. He has the burst to defeat a blocker, and he can close on the quarterback. He fits better in a 3-4 as an...

Hold 'em tourney to help people with special needs

2013-04-18 00:00:00

A Texas hold 'em tournament for charity in Orland Hills will help fund programs for people with special needs. The event, hosted by Southwest Community Services Inc. of Tinley Park, will be Saturday at Sam's Triple Crown, 9201 W. 159th St., Orland...

Are Bears a house divided again?

2012-11-02 18:47:00

Hard to imagine Lovie Smith going toe to toe with defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli at halftime of an important Bears game. Of course, Mike Ditka and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan famously had to be separated in the locker room at halftime of the...

Reader Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag

2012-10-31 16:57:00

Who is your choice for the biggest surprise of the season so far? Would I be in the running if I said Tim Jennings? -- Chuck Durante, Guiling, China There are a number of candidates. Tim Jennings is a good one, seeing he was benched at the end of last...

October 4: Author - Dan Hampton, Viper Pilot

2012-10-04 00:00:00

Dan Hampton To purchase a copy of the book: Viper Pilot: A Memoir of Air Combat � Event: Tonight 6:00 p.m. Pritzker Military Library 104 South Michigan Ave. Chicago To learn more visit Dan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ ...

Da '85 Bears finally get their trip to da White House

2011-10-08 00:00:00

— "This is as much fun as I will have as president of the United States." All presidents resort to hyperbole now and again. But one had the sense President Barack Obama meant it as he stood on the South Lawn of the White House on a sunny Friday...

Readers Q&A: Dan Pompei's Bears mailbag

2012-05-16 12:46:00

If Brandon Marshall is cleared of charges in New York, can Roger Goodell still suspend him? Ray Gliwa I think you can stop worrying about Marshall not being available for the season opener because of a suspension. I have been told it is unlikely Marshall...

Party atmosphere at Pro Football Hall of Fame

2011-12-01 13:31:34

Hampton: Move Idonije inside

2011-12-01 12:30:16

The Hall of Fame bust of Dan Hampton.

2013-05-22 17:52:09

Against the dreaded Packers.

2012-09-05 14:36:00

They called this Hall of Famer "Danimal" because he tore opposing QBs to shreds. He's third on the Bears' all-time sack list with 82.

2012-09-05 00:00:00