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Bears Hall of Famer Mike Singletary

Bear linebacker Mike Singletary makes sure Kansas City's Jewerl Thomas gets in the swing of things on Aug. 28, 1983, at Soldier Field. (Ed Wagner Jr./Chicago Tribune)

Bear linebacker Mike Singletary makes sure Kansas City’s Jewerl Thomas gets in the swing of things on Aug. 28, 1983, at Soldier Field. (Ed Wagner Jr./Chicago Tribune)  (Ed Wagner Jr. / Chicago Tribune)

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Former Bears linebacker Mike Singletary was drafted by the Bears in the second round of the 1981 draft. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998.

Richard Dent kisses Mike Singletary's head as Steve McMichael watcges during a ceremony at Soldier Field on Dec. 13, 1992, before Singletary's final game before retirement.

Richard Dent kisses Mike Singletary’s head as Steve McMichael watcges during a ceremony at Soldier Field on Dec. 13, 1992, before Singletary’s final game before retirement.  (CHARLES CHERNEY / CHICAGO TRIBUNE)

Mike Singletary points to the crowd and says, "We'll be back" several times.

Mike Singletary points to the crowd and says, “We’ll be back” several times.  (BOB LANGER / Chicago Tribune)

Mike Singletary moves in on the Vikings' Herschel Walker in the first quarter. Walker was stuffed time and again inside the 5.

Mike Singletary moves in on the Vikings’ Herschel Walker in the first quarter. Walker was stuffed time and again inside the 5.  (JIM PRISCHING / CHICAGO TRIBUNE)

Mike Singletary and Otis Wilson during the 1985 Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Mike Singletary and Otis Wilson during the 1985 Super Bowl in New Orleans.  (Bob Langer / Chicago Tribune)

Former Bears linebacker Mike Singletary before he found out he made the Hall of Fame.

Former Bears linebacker Mike Singletary before he found out he made the Hall of Fame.  (JIM PRISCHING / CHICAGO TRIBUNE)

Mike Singletary and Dan Hampton hang out during a TV break on the stage of the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2002 induction in Canton, Ohio.

Mike Singletary and Dan Hampton hang out during a TV break on the stage of the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the 2002 induction in Canton, Ohio.  (JOHN KRINGAS / CHICAGO TRIBUNE)

Mike Singletary is introduced at the Pro Footbal Hall of Fame during Dan Hampton's 2002 induction.

Mike Singletary is introduced at the Pro Footbal Hall of Fame during Dan Hampton’s 2002 induction.  (JOHN KRINGAS / CHICAGO TRIBUNE)

Mike Singletary and his wife walk into Life Changers Church in South Barrington, for the memorial service for fellow teammate Walter Payton.

Mike Singletary and his wife walk into Life Changers Church in South Barrington, for the memorial service for fellow teammate Walter Payton.  (JIM PRISCHING / CHICAGO TRIBUNE)

Mike Singletary, author and NFL Hall of Famer, gave an animated speech about the importance of supporting ones' spouse and its' affect on child-rearing before an audience of over 300 parents at the KIDNET '99 Workshop at Winston Campus in Palatine.

Mike Singletary, author and NFL Hall of Famer, gave an animated speech about the importance of supporting ones’ spouse and its’ affect on child-rearing before an audience of over 300 parents at the KIDNET ’99 Workshop at Winston Campus in Palatine.  (STACEY WESCOTT / CHICAGO TRIBUNE)

Memphis Express head coach Mike Singletary is interviewed by the Chicago Tribune in his office in Memphis, TN, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Memphis Express head coach Mike Singletary is interviewed by the Chicago Tribune in his office in Memphis, TN, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Mike Singletary yells out to the 49ers defense late in the second half against the Bears. The Bears won 17-9 at Soldier Field.

Mike Singletary yells out to the 49ers defense late in the second half against the Bears. The Bears won 17-9 at Soldier Field.  (Jim Prisching / Chicago Tribune)

Memphis Express head coach Mike Singletary oversees a team practice at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on March 20, 2019.

Memphis Express head coach Mike Singletary oversees a team practice at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tenn., on March 20, 2019.  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Mike Singletary arrives at an advanced screening of "The '85 Bears" documentary about the Super Bowl XX champions Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at the AMC River East 21 in Chicago. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Bears' win.

Mike Singletary arrives at an advanced screening of “The ’85 Bears” documentary about the Super Bowl XX champions Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at the AMC River East 21 in Chicago. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Bears’ win.  (Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)

Mike Singletary laughs while participating in a panel conversation during the Bears100 Celebration at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Rosemont. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Mike Singletary laughs while participating in a panel conversation during the Bears100 Celebration at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Rosemont. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

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