The Monsters of the Midway have a long history of dominating defenses and they have four defensive lineman in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Top 10 Chicago Bears Defensive Linemen:
1.Doug Atkins: An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a member of the NFL 1960’s All-Decade Team. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
2. Dan Hampton: A Pro Football Hall of Famer and a member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. He was also a four-time All -Pro selection.
3. Richard Dent: A recent inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XX and a five-time All-Pro selection.
4. Bill Hewitt: Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the NFL 1930s All-Decade Team.
5. Julius Peppers: He was an All-Pro selection in his debut season, 2010, with the Bears.
6. Steve McMichael: Two-time Pro Bowl selection and also had a career as a Pro Wrestler after retiring from football.
7. William Perry: The Fridge helped anchor the defensive line for the 1985 Super Bowl Champions.
8. Ed O’Bradovich: The Defensive End was a key member of the 1963 NFL Champions.
9. George Hallas: Better known as the founder of the Chicago Bears, he also played Defensive End for nine-seasons.
10. William Lyman: Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame