Urlacher is going to Canton.
Chicago Bears great Brian Urlacher has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on his first ballot today. He becomes the 27th Bear to get the nod, and the 5th linebacker from the Bears to be enshrined. Urlacher started with the Monsters of the Midway in 2000 after being selected ninth in the first round of draft. At 6’5 and 258lbs Urlacher would go on to play as the definitive Bears player of his generation, leading the defense to success in 2006/2007 season which included an NFC Championship and a run in Super Bowl XLI.
Urlacher got the wonderful news today in a hotel room with his family, and it was so heartwarming to see his emotions. As always he handled the news with class and grace. It was refreshing to see Urlacher note how happy he was, and how happy he was to get the honor as a Chicago Bear.
Chicago Tribune has more on this breaking story here.
