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Why Brian Urlacher made the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Brian Urlacher was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018 by the Hall’s board of selectors Saturday. Here’s what you need to know about Urlacher, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 4:

Resume: Middle linebacker, 2000-2012, Chicago Bears.

Why he was selected: The ninth overall pick in 2000, Urlacher was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 123 tackles and eight sacks. He was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection who led Chicago to four division titles and a berth in Super Bowl XLI.