Gary Fencik

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Gary Fencik
Date of birth June 11, 1954
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois
Position(s) defensive back
College Yale University
NFL Draft 1976 / Round 10
Pro Bowls 1980, 1981
Statistics
Team(s)
1976-1987 Chicago Bears

John Gary Fencik (born June 11, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former professional American football defensive Back. Fencik played twelve seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions and total tackles. He was the team's defensive captain through the 1980s including 1985 Super Bowl championship season. He made two Pro Bowl appearances (1980, 1981). He was also awarded a gold record and a platinum video award for the 1985 Super Bowl Shuffle.

Fencik finished his career with 38 interceptions, which he returned for 488 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded 2 sacks and recovered 14 fumbles, returning them for 65 yards.

He played college football at Yale University, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1976. In 1985, he received an MBA from Northwestern University. [1]

Fencik was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of the 1976 NFL Draft, with the 281st overall selection.