Two former Bears star centers and a third who is a member of the team's coaching staff are among 94 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2017.
Olin Kreutz, who played 13 seasons with the Bears from 1998-2010, is among several players nominated in their first year of eligibility. The fiery center from Washington appeared in 191 games with 183 starts, one shy of Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton's franchise record.
Selected to six straight Pro Bowls from 2001-06, Kreutz was a respected and sometimes-feared team leader who helped the Bears win four division championships and one conference title.