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Richard Dent enters the the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2011. He was a feared defensive end for the Chicago Bears, totaling 137-1/2 sacks in his career.

  • Russ Oates

    Richard Dent Joins Pro Football Hall Of Fame As Prolific Sack Artist

    After playing in all 16 games as a rookie, Dent followed that up in 1984 with 17-1/2 sacks, third best that year. He didn’t let up in 1985, leading the league with 17 sacks. He was in midst of recording double-digit sacks in eight of 10 season from 1984-93. In 1993, Dent, 33, had 12-1/2 sacks, his last great season. He would float around the league for the next four seasons to San Francisco, back to Chicago, then in Indianapolis and finally finishing things with Philadelphia.

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