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Dan Pompei
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Teller of stories. The Athletic. instagram.com/dan.pompei/
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    Dan Pompei
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    May 20
    Free to all: He was head slapped by Mean Joe Greene, hobnobbed with Howard Cosell, squared off with Pete Rozelle, took Arthur Blank's last dollar, and ate all of Peyton Manning's wedding shrimp. These days, amidst some struggles, he's enjoying what he can.
    Tom Condon negotiated some of the NFL’s biggest contracts. This is his hardest test yet (Gift...
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    Dan Pompei
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    Jul 26, 2019
    When Chuck Pagano was undergoing chemotherapy, he said his vision was to dance at his daughters' weddings and to hoist a Lombardi Trophy. He was able to achieve one of his goals.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Sep 18, 2018
    How can ESPN not show Urlacher HoF ceremony? Completely missed the mark there.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Jun 25, 2022
    One Bears great paying his respects to another -- @olin_kreutz and Steve McMichael.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Jun 19, 2022
    Our dear friend John “Moon” Mullin passed peacefully this afternoon. He was surrounded by loved ones. He made it a better world, and his spirit will with us.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Jun 12, 2022
    Cancer has become a beast for John “Moon” Mullin. Physically, he's struggling, but emotionally & spiritually, he's killing it. He may not know it, but he's writing the book -- his best work -- on enduring the trial of a lifetime with dignity & grace. Remember him in your prayers.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Apr 23, 2025
    After a valiant battle, hall of famer Steve McMichael passed away tonight. God rest his soul.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Jul 20, 2023
    Steve McMichael continues to fight the good fight, inspiring anyone in his circle, including me. He is beyond worthy as a senior semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Sep 2, 2022
    BREAKING: Bears president/CEO Ted Phillips retiring at the end of the 2022 season. My exclusive story for @TheAthletic here.
    Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips to retire after the 2022 season, ending a 23-year run
    From nytimes.com
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    Dan Pompei
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    Apr 25, 2020
    Cole Kmet, born to be a Bear.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Nov 13, 2022
    Are my eyes working right? The only tight end in the NFL with more touchdowns than Cole Kmet at the moment is Travis Kielce.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Apr 30, 2022
    Ravens keep killing it. NFL execs told me Travis Jones could be a first round pick.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Sep 23, 2020
    Gale Sayers' light never was intended to burn long. It was intended to burn brightest, and it did. Rest In Peace to a legendary football player, philanthropist, and believer.
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    Dan Pompei
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    Apr 30, 2021
    Bears overcame long odds to trade up for Justin Fields. Needed 49ers to take Trey Lance instead of Mac Jones, and needed Falcons, Panthers, Broncos, and Eagles to pass on QBs. Best part of the deal? They got to keep 2nd and 3rd rounders this year.