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Wondering about a player, a past game or another issue involving the Bears? Senior writer Larry Mayer answers a variety of e-mail questions from fans every day on ChicagoBears.com.

Seeing a recent “Chalk Talk” question about the possibility of Brett Favre playing for the Bears got me wondering: How many of the 1985 Bears went on to play for the Packers? I know Jim McMahon is one player who definitely suited up for Green Bay after leaving the Bears.

David K.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Four members of the 1985 Super Bowl XX champion Bears later played for the Green Bay Packers: Quarterbacks Jim McMahon and Mike Tomczak, defensive tackle Steve McMichael and linebacker Jim Morrissey. McMahon won a Super Bowl ring as Brett Favre’s backup in 1996. When the Packers were honored at the White House, McMahon wore a Bears jersey, enraging Green Bay fans. McMahon explained that he did it because the Bears never got a chance to visit the White House after winning Super Bowl XX. Their trip to Washington was canceled after the Challenger space shuttle blew up, killing all seven astronauts aboard.

We’re all familiar with Brian Piccolo’s tragic death from cancer, but you never hear about his exploits on the field. What were his stats with the Bears?

Frank J.
Chicago

In 51 games over four seasons with the Bears from 1966-69, Brian Piccolo rushed for 927 yards and 4 touchdowns on 258 carries and caught 58 passes for 537 yards and 1 TD. His best season was 1968 when he rushed for 450 yards and 2 TDs on 123 attempts and had 28 receptions for 291 yards.

How many Bears are charter members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Richard K.
San Antonio, Texas

Three Bears—George Halas, Red Grange and Bronko Nagurski—were among 17 charter inductees when the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened in 1963. The other members of the first class were Sammy Baugh, Bert Bell, Joe Carr, Dutch Clark, Mel Hein, Wilbur “Pete” Henry, Robert “Cal” Hubbard, Don Hutson, Curly Lambeau, Tim Mara, George Preston Marshall, John “Blood” McNally, Ernie Nevers and Jim Thorpe.
 
 
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