One year after being a near-miss for enshrinement, former Bears returner Devin Hester began his second march toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday, when he was named one of 129 nominees.
Hester had an NFL-record 20 returns for touchdowns — 14 punts, five kickoffs and one field goal that fell short. All but one of his returns came as a Bear, for whom he played from 2006-13. He’s the only player to start a Super Bowl with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Hester has the best chance to reach the Hall among former Bears.