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Richard Lamar Dent (born December 13, 1960) is an American former football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Chicago Bears. He was the MVP of the Super Bowl XX. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
An eighth-round draft pick out of Tennessee State, rookie defensive end Richard Dent immediately exceeded the Chicago Bears' expectations. Dent played in every game as a rookie in 1983 and even started in three. The following year, he became a permanent starter at right end.
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- December 13, 1960
Dec 7, 2022 · Learn how Richard Dent went from a disinterested high school student to a record-breaking defensive end for the Chicago Bears and the San Francisco 49ers. Discover how he overcame his crooked teeth, his low draft status, and his rivalry with Jim McMahon to become a Super Bowl MVP and a Hall of Famer.
Jul 22, 2011 · Richard Dent is the 27th long-time member of the Chicago Bears to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Notes: Dent led the NFL in sacks (17) during the Chicago Bears Super Bowl championship season in 1985. Seven times that year he recorded multi-sack games.
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Aug 4, 2011 · Richard Dent, a key to the great Bears defense of the 1980s and a member of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2011. had 137.5 career sacks. Do you know what Hall of Fame...
Dent, who became a three-time All-American at Tennessee State at defensive end, thanked his late coach's wife, who was one of many of Dent's friends, family members and former teammates at the ...
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