Chicago Tribune (Sunday)

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20 | George Trafton C, Oak Park

An inaugural Bear, he helped them win two titles and was part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s second class.

19 | Red Grange RB/DB, Wheaton

The Galloping Ghost’s greatest exploits came in college, but he helped the Bears win NFL titles in 1932 and ’33.

18 | Dave Butz DT, Maine South

Stuffed the middle for the Redskins for 14 seasons (1975-88), including Super Bowl title campaigns in 1982 and ’87.

17 | Rodney Harrison S, Marian Catholic

Became one of the league’s most feared safeties and won Super Bowls with the Patriots in 2003 and ’04.

16 | Gary Fencik S, Barrington

Started every game he played for the Bears from 1977-86. He is the team’s all-time leader with 36 intercepti­ons.

15 | Chris Hinton T/G, Phillips

Was held in such high regard that he was traded twice for No. 1 overall pick quarterbac­ks: John Elway and Jeff George.

14 | Mike Kenn T, Evanston

Started all 16 games 10 times and 15 games three other times.

13 | Clay Matthews LB, New Trier East

The father of the longtime Packers linebacker, he played more games (278) than any linebacker in NFL history.

12 | Al Wistert T/G/DT, Foreman

Won NFL championsh­ips with the Eagles in 1948 and ’49, winning both title games by shutout.

11 | Ken Anderson QB, Batavia

Led the NFL in passer rating four times and was named MVP in 1981.

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