Arthur Maiorella | For the Sun-Times
Every Bears game day, 92-year-old former offensive lineman John Damore can be found in his bedroom recliner, unlit cigar in hand, eyes glued to the TV. He breaks into a wide toothless smile after every touchdown.
“I don’t miss a minute,” he said. “I don’t miss a minute and if it plays twice, I watch it twice.”
Since walking off the field for the last time 67 years ago, Damore’s love has only deepened for his hometown team. He was born and raised in west suburban Riverside and remembers wearing Bears jerseys as young as 9 years old.