Former Chicago Bears Offensive Line Coach Dick Stanfel Passes Away

An important member of the 1985 Chicago Bears team, former offensive line coach Dick Stanfel, passed away earlier this week at the age of 87. Stanfel didn’t get the publicity like Mike Ditka or Buddy Ryan, but for a Chicago Bears team that led the league in rushing for several years during the 80’s, he was essential. It’s common for an offensive lineman to miss out on the glory, so it’s not surprising that Stanfel was under the radar. Let’s get to know a little more about this important Bears coach.

Dick Stanfel was the Chicago Bears offensive line coach from 1981 -1992, an era where Walter Payton and later Neal Anderson would dominate thanks in large part, to the running lanes that…