As is often the case when the Chicago Bears' draft record is discussed, the club’s history at No. 11 overall is complicated.
Since 1936, the 11th pick has been the Bears’ property a grand total of 10 times.
Beginning in 1947, the Bears used the 11th selection on Wisconsin halfback Don Kindt, Marquette halfback Ron Drzewiecki (1955), Michigan State center Dave Behrman (1963) and Missouri running back Joe Moore (1971).
Then in 1981, Chicago hit a homerun at No. 11 when they drafted USC tackle Keith Van Horne, who is probably one of the most underappreciated players from the Mike Ditka era.