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Images: Former Chicago Bear Dave Duerson

Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson, trustee for the Burt Bell/Pete Rozell NFL Player Retirement Plan, right, accompanied by former Dallas Cowboys fullback Daryl Johnston, testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, before the Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the National Football League Retirement System. Associated Press
BearsÂ’ Dave Duerson (22) in center, and Leslie Frazier (21), dive for a loose ball during first period action at Soldier Field in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 5, 1986. Associated Press
Atlanta Falcons Gerald Riggs (42) gets a dose of heavy coverage by Chicago Bears defenders Mike Singletary (50), Dave Duerson (22), and Steve McMichaels during a 1985 game. Associated Press
Chicago Bears defensive back Dave Duerson during the 1986 Super Bowl season. Daily Herald file photo 1985
Three members of Notre Dames football squad have a time out between team meetings and practice to get in a little time feeding the pigeons in Jackson Square, Saturday, Dec. 27, 1980, New Orleans, La. Members of the Fighting Irish, from left are: offensive tackle Phil Pozderac of Garfield Heights, Ohio; cornerback Dave Duerson of Muncie, Ind.; and linebacker Joe Rudzinski of Farmington, Minn. Associated Press
Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly is sacked by Chicago Bears Dave Duerson (22) and Dan Hampton (99) for a 9-yard loss during a game on Sunday, Oct. 2, 1988. Associated Press
Former Chicago Bear Dave Duerson in 1983. Duerson was found dead today in Miami. Daily Herald file photo 1983