The Bears have 3 men on the list of NFL players who served in the military
Many of our nation's greatest athletes have devoted some parts of their lives to membership in the military. It's important not only as sports fans, but as American citizens, to remember and honor what these athletes have contributed to the safety and betterment of our country.
From September to January, every year, every Sunday, hundreds of huddles are formed on football fields across America. The players are strategizing to beat the other team.
During that same time period, hundreds of other huddles are formed across battlefields in the Middle East. The soldiers in these huddles are strategizing to defend our country.
Here is a look at some of the players in NFL history who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces:
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As you can see, the Chicago Bears have three players on that list:
QB Sid Luckman
QB George McAfee
C/LB Bulldog Turner
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