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Daniel Oliver Hampton (born September 19, 1957) is an American former football defensive tackle who played for twelve seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990 in the National Football League (NFL). He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He currently hosts the Bears postgame show on WGN Radio in Chicago.
Jan 7, 2023 · The Chicago Bears made Dan Hampton the fourth overall selection of the 1979 NFL Draft. Hampton played with legendary Bears running back Walter Payton for nine seasons from 1979 to 1987. When Hampton earned his gold jacket and bust in Canton, OH in the summer of 2002, he sang Payton’s praises.
Dan Hampton was a first-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1979 following an All-America season at the University of Arkansas. An outstanding and versatile defensive lineman, Hampton would play 12 seasons with the Bears.
Jan 18, 2022 · Former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Dan Hampton, who pleaded guilty last month to a drunken driving charge in Indiana, has been sentenced to one year of probation.
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Jan 25, 2020 · Hall of Famer Dan Hampton was the heart and soul of the Chicago Bears defense of the 1980s. He didn't put up gaudy numbers like Richard Dent due to the nature of his position, nor was he as...
Aug 28, 2019 · Dan Hampton played 12 seasons for the Bears and finished his career ranked third on the Bears all-time list for sacks with 82. He made four Pro Bowl teams and was named defensive MVP in 1982.
Mar 24, 2023 · Dan Hampton's football career was a true sack-cess story, leaving a trail of bruised quarterbacks, shattered records, and a whole lot of respect in his wake! 🏈💥👏 #BearDown #HamptonHOF...
During his 1985 season Pro Bowl season, he excelled at both positions. The versatile and committed defensive lineman became the second Chicago Bear, joining SID LUCKMAN, to play across three decades. Dan was a member of six division championship teams and the Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team.
Selected in the first round (fourth overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft, Hampton played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears. He was a five-time All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowl selection. He was the 1982 NFL Defensive MVP and helped the Bears win Super Bowl XX in 1985.