When the Bears host the Packers in the season opener Sunday at Soldier Field, they'll honor two of their former greats who passed away during the offseason, Doug Buffone and Mike Pyle.
Buffone, a former linebacker who was one of the longest tenured and most popular players in franchise history, died April 20 at the age of 70.
Buffone spent his entire NFL career with the Bears, playing 14 seasons from 1966-79, which is tied with linebacker Bill George for second most in team history behind long-snapper Patrick Mannelly (16).
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