Dan Hampton
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Position: DL
Date of Birth: September 19, 1957
Height / Weight: 6'5" / 255 lbs
First Team: CHI (1979)
Last Team: CHI (1990)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Career History of Dan Hampton
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)Date of Birth: September 19, 1957
Team History
- Chicago Bears (1979 - 1990)
Career Highlights & Accomplishments
- Selected 1st overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1979 NFL Draft.
- Part of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears team that won Super Bowl XX, one of the most dominant teams in NFL history.
- Named to the Pro Bowl three times (1982, 1983, 1985).
- Recognized as a First-team All-Pro in 1984 and a Second-team All-Pro in 1983.
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002, honoring his significant contributions to the game.
- Known for his versatility, playing both defensive tackle and defensive end throughout his career.
- Registered 82.5 career sacks and was known for his disruptive presence in opposing backfields.
- Selected to the NFL's All-Decade Team for the 1980s.
- Was a member of the Bears' 100th Anniversary Team, acknowledging his impact on the franchise.
Legacy
Dan Hampton is remembered not only for his exceptional skill on the field but also for his leadership and tenacity. His contributions to the Chicago Bears and the NFL have solidified his status as one of the great defensive linemen in football history.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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