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Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a key blocker for Walter Payton and a member of the 1985 Super Bowl team, died at 68 in Deerfield, Illinois. Officials say his death was due to natural causes after a preliminary inquiry found no suspicious circumstances; the death certificate will be completed by his primary care physician.
Matt Suhey, the durable fullback who helped the Chicago Bears win the 1985 Super Bowl, has died.
Former Chicago Bears fullback Matt Suhey, a longtime blocker for Walter Payton and a key member of the famed '85 Bears, has died at 68; he spent his entire NFL career with Chicago (1980-1989), appearing in 148 games with 100 starts, rushing for 2,946 yards and 20 TDs and catching 260 passes for 2,113 yards and five TDs, and he opened the Bears' scoring with the first TD in Super Bowl XX; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
Former NFL player Steve McMichael, who is battling ALS, has been hospitalized for a urinary tract infection and has now contracted an antibiotic-resistant staph infection known as MRSA. He is currently receiving a blood transfusion, and his family has asked for prayers during this difficult time. Despite his health setbacks, McMichael was recently elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame by the seniors committee and the full selection committee.