Bears Legend Doug Buffone Dead At 70

Sad news for Bears fans of all ages. According to the Chicago Tribune, former Bears great Doug Buffone has died at the age of 70.

Buffone is the all-time leader in games played for the organization and also spent many years on Chicago radio hosting a show that aired immediately following Bears games. He and Ed O’Bradovich became well-known for their passionate take, win or lose.

Accoring to the Trib:

Paramedics were called to his home in the 1200 block of West Lexington St. around 1:30 p.m. Monday, according to police and fire officials.  He was dead on the scene, they said.

Buffone retired in 1980 after playing for 15 seasons as a linebacker. He totaled more than 1,200 tackles in his career and grabbed 24 interceptions. He also was ranked by NFL.com as one of the most underrated Bears of all-time.

RIP to a legendary Chicago Bear.