The Chicago Bears’ league leading Hall Of Fame count grew by two more today as offensive tackle Jimbo Covert and defensive end Ed Sprinkle both were elected to be enshrined in Canton.
Both Covert and Sprinkle were named as a part of the NFL’s Centennial Class of 2020 by a special Blue-Ribbon Panel brought together to honor deserving players, coaches and contributors that have been overlooked in the past.
But just because these honorees have been selected under special circumstances, that doesn’t mean they are any less deserving.
Covert played for the Bears from 1983 to 1990 and he was one of the best left tackles of his generation.