Matt Suhey, a Fullback Who Helped the Bears Win the 1985 NFL Championship, Has Died
Suhey spent his entire 10-year Bears career as Walter Payton’s lead blocker and scored the opening touchdown in Super Bowl XX, teammates said.
- Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a key starter on the 1985 championship team, died on Sunday at age 68, the team confirmed.
- Suhey spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Bears from 1980 through 1989, appearing in 148 games with 2,946 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.
- Known as the lead blocker for Hall of Famer Walter Payton for eight seasons, Suhey scored the first touchdown in the Bears' 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX.
- "It made their chemistry on the field a lot easier," Payton's wife, Connie, said regarding their bond, which extended beyond football into personal struggles.
- A standout at Penn State University, Suhey continued a family tradition established by his father, Steve Suhey, and grandfather, Bob Higgins, who also played college football.
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Matt Suhey, Bears fullback and Super Bowl XX champion, dies
Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey has died at 68, leaving behind a Super Bowl legacy built on toughness, loyalty and unselfish play. Suhey died in his sleep Saturday night over Labor Day weekend, Breitbart reported. The location and exact time of his death were not disclosed. The former Penn State standout spent his entire 10-year […]
Legendary Super Bowl Champion Passes Away at 68
Matt Suhey, the esteemed fullback from the iconic 1985 Chicago Bears team, has passed away at the age of 68 due to natural causes, as confirmed by authorities. His contributions to the sport will be remembered.
Super Bowl Winner's Cause Of Death At 68 Revealed
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a key member of the legendary 1985 championship team, died over the weekend from natural causes, officials said. Suhey, 68, was found dead Sunday at his home in Deerfield, Illinois. The Lake County Coroner’s Office said an initial police investigation found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances […]
Matt Suhey was a key part of the Chicago Bears' tremendous success, but now he's sadly passed away
Matt Suhey, a former Penn State fullback who helped the 1985 Bears win the Super Bowl, has died
Matt Suhey, a fullback who helped Walter Payton and the 1985 Chicago Bears win the Super Bowl, has died. He was 68. The Bears confirmed Suhey died on Sunday morning. No other details were provided.
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