Dent, Hilgenberg Deserve Hall Passes

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Published: August 10, 2009

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... the last one got busted in Canton, OH. The drought could come to an end soon, though, and here are the candidates most qualified to crash the party:

 

Richard Dent (1983-93, 1995)

From the 1984 to 1988 seasons, the Bears defense was as dominant as any in pro football history. So why does it have only two Hall of Famers then?

As the most accomplished pass rusher of the group, Dent would appear to be next in line. His 124.5 sacks rank first on the Bears all-time list and his 137.5 overall are sixth in NFL history. If there are any doubts, then his Most Valuable Player performance in Super Bowl XX should answer them. Chance for a Hall call: 80 percent.

 

Jay Hilgenberg (1981-91)

In the 1980s decade, the Bears ranked first or second in ground yardage in the league five times, but not one of their o-linemen is a Hall of Fame member. Hilgenberg could change that before long.

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