Dennis McKinnon
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Dennis Lewis McKinnon (born August 22, 1961) was a wide receiver in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins.
McKinnon attended Florida State University and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bears in 1983. He won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears.
In his 8 seasons, McKinnon caught 194 passes for 3,012 yards and 22 touchdowns. He also returned 129 punts for 1,911 yards and 3 touchdowns, and scored a rushing touchdown. He caught 31 passes for 555 yards and 7 touchdowns during the Bears' championship season in 1985. His best season was in 1988, when he caught 45 passes for 704 yards and 3 touchdowns, while also returning 40 punts for 405 yards and a franchise record 2 touchdowns (this record was later tied by Devin Hester in the 2006 season). He went on to catch 4 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown in Chicago's 20-12 postseason win in a game known as the Fog Bowl.
He was once seen eating at Tsukasa Japanese Restaurant in Vernon Hills with Dennis Gentry and Shaun Gayle.
