NFL Legend Bob Avellini Dead At 70
Bob Avellini, a former quarterback for the Chicago Bears who played in the NFL for nine seasons and spent every single one of them in the Windy City, passed away Saturday. He was 70. According to an announcement from the Bears per the NFL, Avellini died after suffering from cancer. “Bob was one-of-a-kind, a fierce […]
Former Bears quarterback Bob Avellini dead at 70
Former Chicago Bears quarterback Bob Avellini, who spent all nine NFL seasons in the Windy City, died Saturday. He was 70 years old. The Bears announced that Avellini lost his battle with cancer. “Bob was a unique, fierce and tough competitor,” the Bears said in a statement. “He will probably be best remembered for leading […]
Bob Avellini, former Bears quarterback, dead at 70
CHICAGO — Former Chicago quarterback Bob Avellini, who teamed with Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton to lead the Bears to the 1977 playoffs, died Saturday. He was 70 years old. The Bears announced that Avellini passed away after a battle with cancer. Avellini and Payton had the best seasons of their careers in […]