Mark Bortz

Mark Steven Bortz (born February 12, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He attended the University of Iowa and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1983.[1]

Mark Bortz
No. 62
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1961-02-12) February 12, 1961
Pardeeville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:282 lb (128 kg)
Career information
High school:Pardeeville (WI)
College:Iowa
NFL Draft:1983 / Round: 8 / Pick: 219
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games Played:171
Games Started:155
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career

The Bears' 1983 draft class is regarded as one of the best all-time; providing 7 starters, including 3 for the offensive line - Bortz, fellow guard Tom Thayer, and tackle Jim Covert.[2][3] When interviewed about the draft class for nfl.com, Coach Mike Ditka stated that Bortz was a converted defensive player, with great feet, and he formed part of a solid offensive line.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Bortz won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears.[4] He also holds the record for most playoff appearances by a Bear with 13.

Personal life

On March 7, 2013, a two-story house belonging to Bortz in Liberty, Illinois burned down. Firefighters had attempted to save the house, but the house was fully engulfed in flames by arrival.[5]

References
  1. "Mark Bortz, G at". Nfl.com. December 31, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  2. "Chicago Bears Insider: Another Draft Like1983?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  3. Hamel, Don (April 27, 2011). "Top Five: Best NFL Draft Years For The Chicago Bears - SB Nation Chicago". Chicago.sbnation.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  4. Taylor, Roy. "1985 Chicago Bears". Bearshistory.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
  5. Mayer, Larry (March 7, 2013). "Bortz loses downstate home to fire". Chicago Bears. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
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