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Top 10: Presidential Bears
On this Election Day, take a look at 10 Bears players over the years who share names with former Commanders in Chief.
George H.W. Bush and his son, George W. Bush, each served as president. Michael Bush served as Chicago's backup running back for two seasons, scoring nine total touchdowns in a Bears uniform.
Both president Jimmy Carter and former Bear Marty Carter hail from the state of Georgia. Jimmy won the Nobel Peace Prize, while Marty was known for his violent hits coming from the defensive backfield.
Gerald Ford played football at Michigan before turning to politics. He became president in 1974 following the resignation of Richard Nixon. Just a few years earlier, Charlie was an impressive defensive back for the Bears, recording 14 interceptions in three seasons.
Twenty-eighth president Woodrow Wilson led the U.S. into World War I, but no word if he was a mama's boy or one of a kind like Otis. The linebacker was a key part of the Super Bowl XX champs, racking up a career-high 10.5 sacks during that 1985 season.
Teddy Roosevelt and his cousin Franklin both were president, and each are famous for doing tremendous work in foreign policy. Colvin spells his name differently, but he did tremendous work attacking quarterbacks, racking up 26 sacks in four seasons with the Bears.
Andrew Johnson followed Lincoln following his assassination, while Lyndon Johnson succeeded John F. Kennedy after he was assassinated. Todd Johnson was elevated to the starting lineup in 2004 after a season-ending injury to Mike Brown, and the safety had 18 starts in his Chicago career.
Illinois native Abraham Lincoln was one of America's most-important presidents, leading the Union in the Civil War and ending slavery. Jeremy Lincoln's impact was as a solid defensive back, where he had five interceptions in 47 games with the Bears.
Our ninth president, William Henry Harrison spent the shortest time in the Oval Office of any president, dying only 32 days after his swearing in because of pneumonia; his grandson Benjamin also served as president. Jim played 38 games with the Bears, scoring seven total touchdowns.
John Adams and his son John Quincy were the first family members to both serve as president. Anthony was an impact defender for Chicago and has remained in the Bears family as a co-host of "Inside the Bears."
George Washington led the charge to defeat the British to gain American independence, but that's nothing compared to Ted, who was a key part of the 2001 Bears defense that allowed just 12.7 points per game, fewest in the NFL.
