Richard Dent Football Cards

About Richard Dent, Hall of Famer

Richard Dent was a defensive end who spent most of his NFL career with the Chicago Bears after being drafted in the eighth round in 1983. Standing 6'5" and weighing 265 pounds, he was a dominant pass rusher known for his speed and success in the Bears' aggressive 46 defense. Dent earned Super Bowl XX MVP honors when Chicago dominated New England 46–10, recording 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and a blocked pass in that game. He recorded 137.5 career sacks, ranking third in NFL history at his retirement. After stints with San Francisco, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia, Dent retired in 1997 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.

Did you know? In 1985, Dent earned Super Bowl XX MVP honors while making only $90,000 in base salary for that season.

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