Mark Bortz
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Position: | Guard | ||||
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Born: | Pardeeville, Wisconsin | February 12, 1961||||
Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||
Weight: | 282 lb (128 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Pardeeville (WI) | ||||
College: | Iowa | ||||
NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 8 / Pick: 219 | ||||
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Mark Steven Bortz (born February 12, 1961) is a former guard in the National Football League. He attended the University of Iowa and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1983.[1]
Professional career[]
The Bears' 1983 draft class is regarded as one of the best all-time; providing 7 starters, including 3 for the offensive line - Bortz, fellow guard Tom Thayer, and tackle Jim Covert.[2][3] When interviewed about the draft class for nfl.com, Coach Mike Ditka stated that Bortz was a converted defensive player, with great feet, and he formed part of a solid offensive line.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Bortz won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears.[4] He also holds the record for most playoff appearances by a Bear with 13.
Personal life[]
On March 7, 2013, a two-story house belonging to Bortz in Liberty, Illinois burned down. Firefighters had attempted to save the house, but the house was fully engulfed in flames by arrival.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Mark Bortz, G at". Nfl.com. December 31, 2012. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ^ "Chicago Bears Insider: Another Draft Like1983?". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ^ Hamel, Don (April 27, 2011). "Top Five: Best NFL Draft Years For The Chicago Bears - SB Nation Chicago". Chicago.sbnation.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ^ Taylor, Roy. "1985 Chicago Bears". Bearshistory.com. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (March 7, 2013). "Bortz loses downstate home to fire". Chicago Bears. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- 1961 births
- Living people
- American football offensive linemen
- Iowa Hawkeyes football players
- Chicago Bears players
- National Conference Pro Bowl players
- People from Pardeeville, Wisconsin
- Players of American football from Wisconsin