Connor's advice: back up. George did ... In his 14-year run with the Bears, George was revered by his teammates. He was a presence as much as a middle linebacker. "The man," Ed O'Bradovich called him.

Players noticed by observers who would be at Bears position needs in Thursday night's East-West Shrine Game, including O-line ...

George was first-team All-Pro eight times which is the most in Chicago Bears history. In 1975, George Connor was nominated ...

No less Bears greats than Walter Payton, Gale Sayers, Dick Butkus, Mike Ditka, Bronko Nagurski and George Connor played in the 101 years of the game. Among other teams, Tom Brady played in it as well.