American · Houston, Texas · Born 9 October 1958Chicago Bears middle linebacker known as 'Samurai Mike,' the emotional leader of the legendary 1985 Bears defense.
Mike Singletary won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award twice, earned ten consecutive Pro Bowl selections, and delivered a pregame speech before the 1985 NFC Championship Game so intense it reportedly caused teammates to start flipping tables — the emotional and tactical heart of the most dominant defence of the decade.. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998, and went on to coach in the NFL, serving as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2008 to 2010.
Bears LB, 'Samurai Mike'
How They Played
Aggressive, intelligent middle linebacker with exceptional instincts and leadership skills
Lasting Impact
Considered one of the greatest middle linebackers in NFL history and architect of the Bears' 46 defense
Career Honours
- Pro Football Hall of Fame 1998
- 2x NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1985, 1988)
- Super Bowl XX champion
- 10x Pro Bowl
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | 1981–1992 | 179 |
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