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CANTON, Ohio — Most of defensive end Julius Peppers’ speech Saturday at his Hall of Fame enshrinement focused on his North Carolina roots and spending most of his 17-year career with the Panthers.
That was predictable, but he gave the Bears a nod, too, for the four seasons he spent with them.
“To the city and the fans of Chicago, I know you guys didn’t draft me, but when I came there, you treated me like I was one of your own, and I appreciate that,” Peppers said.