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To commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Bears drafting Hall of Fame return specialist Devin Hester, read senior writer Larry Mayer's deep dive on the process that led to the University of Miami star being selected with the 57th pick in the 2006 NFL Draft.

To honor the late Steve McMichael, ChicagoBears.com takes a look back at photos of the former Bears defensive tackle over the years.

Take a look at each of the 32 players in franchise history to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the most of any team in the NFL.

During a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's game against the Packers at at Soldier Field, the Pro Football Hall of Fame presented Bears legendary return specialist/receiver Devin Hester with the ring he earned for being part of the Class of 2024.

Devin Hester was one of the most dynamic and captivating returners the game has ever seen. He was destined for the Hall of Fame, and every time he stepped on the field, he was simply "Ridiculous."

During a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's season opener at Soldier Field, the Pro Football Hall of Fame presented the ring that Bears legend Steve McMichael earned for being part of the Class of 2024 to his wife, Misty, and their daughter, Macy.

The Bears honored Steve McMichael's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction at halftime of Week 1's game against the Titans with statements from former teammates Tom Thayer and Mike Singletary.

Legendary Bears return specialist Devin Hester spoke from the heart during his Pro Football Hall of Fame speech Saturday, as he thanked numerous family members and coaches for helping him become the first returner to be enshrined in Canton.

Unable to travel to the Pro Football Hall of Fame due to his battle with ALS, former Bears star Steve McMichael was presented with his gold jacket and bust during an emotional celebration Saturday at his home.

Julius Peppers played only four of his 17 NFL seasons with the Bears. But the former star defensive end lauded the city and its fans during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday in Canton, Ohio.

Watch Hall of Fame inductee and legendary Bears return specialist Devin Hester's full speech from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

Watch legendary Bears returner Devin Hester's mother, Juanita Brown, present her son for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Watch as legendary Bears defensive tackle Steve McMichael's sister, Kathy, reads his speech after his Hall of Fame bust was unveiled to him.

Steve McMichael's former teammates gathered at his home in suburban Chicago Aug. 3 to reveal his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust.

Jarrett Payton, the son of legendary Bears running back Walter Payton, presents Steve McMichael's for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Watch former Bears defensive end Julius Peppers' full speech from the Pro Football HOF Class of 2024 enshrinement ceremony.

Former Bears defensive end Julius Peppers' friend and agent Carl Carey presents him for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bears chairman George H. McCaskey and his brothers Brian, Ned and Patrick are back on George Halas Drive at the Pro Football Hall of Fame this week, a place that evokes nostalgia and gratitude for their grandfather, who was a member of the Hall's inaugural class in 1963.

In less than 24 hours, three former Bears players Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Hester, Peppers and Misty McMichael — representing her husband in Canton — spoke to the media to discuss the enshrinement.

Devin Hester is widely recognized as the greatest return specialist in NFL history and one of its most versatile talents. Watch as Hester shares how he came to accept his destiny: a game-breaker as unique as any in the history of the sport.

Julius Peppers talks to the media at Friday's Hall of Fame press conference.

Devin Hester talks to the media at Friday's Hall of Fame press conference.

Bears players, coaches and staff members were treated to a special in-person history lesson Wednesday evening when they toured the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Legendary returner and 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Devin Hester addressed the Bears during their tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Head coach Matt Eberflus discusses Bears history with rookie quarterback Caleb Williams at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton.