Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Rick Cesares obit

Another Great Bear, has died, he was not on the list

Former Chicago Bears star RB Rick Casares dies




Casares played 10 seasons in Chicago and ran for 5,675 yards, the team's all-time leader at the time.

Rick Casares, a star running back for the Chicago Bears who was once their all-time leading rusher, has died. He was 82.

The Bears reported on their website that he died at his home in Tampa, Fla., on Friday.

A five-time Pro Bowl pick and a member of the 1963 championship team, Casares played 10 seasons in Chicago and ran for 5,675 yards. He was the Bears' all-time leading rusher until Walter Payton surpassed him and currently ranks third.

Casares also played for Washington in 1965 and Miami in 1966 and starred at the University of Florida.


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