Okay, so I’m a huge Chicago Bears fan, right? And the other day, I got into this massive debate with my buddy about who the best kicker in Bears history is. I mean, we all know the big names like Walter Payton and Dick Butkus, but kickers? That’s a whole other ball game.
So, I decided to dive deep. I started off just wanting to know the top dog, the best of the best. But man, did I fall down a rabbit hole! I was swimming in stats, years, names I’d never even heard of. It was wild.
First, I pulled up this list of every single player who’s ever been on the Bears roster. We’re talking from 1922 to now! I scrolled through that for a while, just soaking it all in, you know? The history of it all is pretty amazing, even for someone like me who bleeds blue and orange.
Of course, I knew about Robbie Gould. He’s a legend, no doubt. But then I stumbled upon Kevin Butler’s name. Turns out, this guy was the king before Gould came along. I’m not old enough to remember him playing, so this was all news to me. Second-best in Bears history, that’s something!
- Robbie Gould: 2005-2015, this guy is the best in most people’s minds.
- Kevin Butler: Before my time, but apparently a total boss.
It wasn’t just about these two, though. I ended up looking at the whole history of the team, how they were dominant back in the day, led by their defense. It is so cool how football changes over the years, don’t you think? Kicking became super important later on, and seeing how that played out with the Bears was awesome.
Honestly, this whole thing started as a simple question, but I ended up learning a ton. It’s not just about the stats, it’s about the stories, the history, and how each player contributed to the team we love. Go Bears!
