Matt Suhey Dies at 68, NFL Legend Won Super Bowl with Bears in 1985
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Key Points:
- Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey passed away at age 68, having spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the team, accumulating 2,946 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns over 148 games.
- Suhey was a key member of the 1985 Bears team that won the Super Bowl, notably scoring an 11-yard touchdown in the 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots.
- Known primarily for blocking for legendary running back Walter Payton, Suhey developed a close personal bond with Payton, especially during Payton's battle with cancer before his death in 1999.
- Suhey was drafted by the Bears in the second round of the 1980 NFL Draft after a successful college career at Penn State, where he amassed 3,146 yards from scrimmage and 28 touchdowns in 42 games.
