| Date of birth: | February 12, 1961 |
| Place of birth: | Pardeeville, Wisconsin |
| Career information | |
|---|---|
| Position(s): | Offensive Guard |
| College: | Iowa |
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 8 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1983-1994 | Chicago Bears |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1988, 1990 |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Mark Steven Bortz (born February 12, 1961 in Pardeeville, Wisconsin) was a guard in the National Football League. He attended the University of Iowa and was drafted by the Bears in 1983 for the Chicago Bears and played there until 1994.[1]
Professional career[]
The Bears' 1983 draft class is regarded as one of the best of all-time; providing 7 starters, including 3 for the Offensive Line - Bortz, fellow Guard Tom Thayer, and Tackle Jim Covert.[2][3] When interviewed about the draft class for nfl.com, Coach Mike Ditka stated that Bortz was a converted defensive player, with great feet, and he formed part of a solid offensive line.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Bortz won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears.[4] He also holds the record for most playoff appearances by a Chicago Bear with 13.
Personal life[]
On March 7, 2013, a two-story house belonging to Bortz in Liberty, Illinois burned down. Firefighters had attempted to save the house, but the house was fully engulfed in flames by arrival.[5]
References[]
- ↑ Mark Bortz (2012-12-31). "Mark Bortz, G at". Nfl.com. http://www.nfl.com/player/markbortz/2499713/profile. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ↑ "Chicago Bears Insider: Another Draft Like1983?". Bleacher Report. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/681287-chicago-bears-insider-another-draft-like1983. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ↑ Hamel, Don (2011-04-27). "Top Five: Best NFL Draft Years For The Chicago Bears - SB Nation Chicago". Chicago.sbnation.com. http://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bears/2011/4/27/2136995/top-five-chicago-bears-draft-years. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ↑ Taylor, Roy. "1985 Chicago Bears". Bearshistory.com. http://www.bearshistory.com/seasons/1985chicagobears.aspx. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (2013-03-07). "Bortz loses downstate home to fire". Chicago Bears. http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bortz-loses-downstate-home-to-fire/2c6e8002-586c-4c54-9c4a-5564ba1cdaa0. Retrieved 2013-03-07.
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