Gary Fencik
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| Gary Fencik | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 11, 1954 (age 52) |
| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinois |
| Position(s) | free safety |
| College | Yale University |
| NFL Draft | 1976 / Round 10 (Miami Dolphins) |
| Pro Bowls | 1980, 1981 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1976-1987 | Chicago Bears |
John Gary Fencik (born June 11, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former professional American football free safety. Fencik played twelve seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions and total tackles. He was the team's defensive captain through the 1980s including 1985 Super Bowl championship season. He made two Pro Bowl appearances (1980, 1981). He was also awarded a gold record and a platinum video award for the 1985 Super Bowl Shuffle.
Fencik finished his career with 38 interceptions, which he returned for 488 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded 2 sacks and recovered 14 fumbles, returning them for 65 yards.
He played college football at Yale University, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1976. In 1985, he received an MBA from Northwestern University.[1]
Fencik was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of the 1976 NFL Draft, with the 281st overall selection.
Fencik along with Doug Plank were dubbed "The Hit Men", a fact referenced by Fencik in The Super Bowl Shuffle.
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