Former Bears LB Doug Buffone Dies at Age 70

By on April 22, 2015

 

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Former-Bears-LB-Doug-Buffone-Dies-at-Age-70--300694891.htmlSending our heartfelt condolences to family & friends of ex-#Bears LB Doug Buffone, who has passed away at age 70. pic.twitter.com/cWbqlt2h3k

Chicago Bears legend Doug Buffone, who played in 186 games for the organization and is considered to be one of the greatest players to ever wear the team’s uniform, died Monday at the age of 70.

Police were called to Buffone’s Chicago home on Monday afternoon, where he was found unresponsive in bed. Police News Affairs said he was pronounced dead on the scene.

“Today is a sad day for Bears nation,” Brian Urlacher tweeted. “We lost one of our greats. Doug Buffone will be missed.” See more…

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