Mark Bortz
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Mark Steven Bortz (born February 12, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a guard for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes and was selected by the Bears in the 1983 NFL draft.[1]
Professional career
The Bears' 1983 draft class is regarded as one of the best all-time; providing seven starters, including three for the offensive line - Bortz, fellow guard Tom Thayer, and tackle Jim Covert.[2][3] When interviewed about the draft class for nfl.com, Coach Mike Ditka stated that Bortz was a converted defensive player, with great feet, and he formed part of a solid offensive line.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Bortz won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears.[4][5] He also holds the record for most playoff appearances by a Bear with 13.
Personal life
On March 7, 2013, a two-story house belonging to Bortz in Liberty, Illinois burned down. Firefighters had attempted to save the house, but the house was fully engulfed in flames by the time of their arrival.[6]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Mark Bortz, G at". Nfl.com. December 31, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Dietzler, Bryan. "Chicago Bears Insider: Another Draft Like1983?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Hamel, Don (April 27, 2011). "Top Five: Best NFL Draft Years For The Chicago Bears - SB Nation Chicago". Chicago.sbnation.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Taylor, Roy. "1985 Chicago Bears". Bearshistory.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Bears Trounce Patriots, 46-10, in Super Bowl". Los Angeles Times. January 27, 1986. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Mayer, Larry (March 7, 2013). "Bortz loses downstate home to fire". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on March 10, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
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