Matt Suhey, fullback on legendary 1985 Bears championship team, dies

Former Bears FB Matt Suhey, member of 1985 championship team, dies at 68

<p>Former <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bears" target="_blank" >Bears</a> fullback Matt Suhey, who played on their 1985 championship team, died Sunday at 68, the team confirmed. He scored the first touchdown in Super Bowl XX on an 11-yard run as they rolled to a 46-10 win to capture the only Lombardi Trophy in franchise history.</p><p>Suhey played a decade with the Bears in the 1980s, including eight years as the lead blocke…

Matt Suhey, whose ‘career spanned the Chicago Bears’ greatest decade,’ dies at 68

Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a big part of the team's success in the 1980s and a dear friend of Walter Payton, has died. He was 68.

Former Bears Super Bowl Champion Fullback Dies

According to NBC Chicago, former Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Matt Suhey has passed away at the age of 68.

Matt Suhey, fullback on legendary 1985 Bears championship team, dies

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 4: Matt Suhey #26 of the Chicago Bears carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game September 4, 1988 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Suhey played for the Bears from 1980-89. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Bears Hero Matt Suhey Has Died. It's Time To Discuss His Underappreciated Legacy

The Chicago Bears drafted Matt Suhey in the 2nd round of the 1980 NFL draft. The Penn State standout knew his objective from the moment he arrived. Become the lead blocker for superstar running back Walter Payton. This would be a job he would accomplish exceptionally well. Payton had two of his four best seasons […]