
Former Bears Fullback Matt Suhey Passes Away at 68
Matt Suhey, who played a significant role in the Chicago Bears' Super Bowl XX championship team, has passed away at the age of 68, as confirmed by the Bears to the Associated Press.
Suhey was drafted in the second round in 1980 after his college career at Penn State and dedicated his entire 10-season NFL career to the Bears. He served primarily as a lead blocker for the legendary Walter Payton and scored his only postseason touchdown during the Bears' Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots.
Throughout his career, Suhey participated in 148 regular season games, accumulating 2,946 rushing yards on 898 carries and scoring 20 touchdowns. He also recorded 260 receptions for 2,113 yards and five touchdowns.
