The Best Chicago Bears Of All Time By Jersey Number: #80-89

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#85-Dennis McKinnon

Tenure: 1983-1989

As arguably one of the most successful undrafted free agents in Chicago Bears history, Dennis McKinnon was an extremely versatile offensive option. He was a wide receiver, kick returner, and one of the best punt returners in franchise history. He’s third on the all-time team list in punt return yards behind only Devin Hester and George McAfee and tied for second in punt return touchdowns. He also scored seven touchdowns during the 1985 championship season.

1983: 16 games, 20 receptions, 326 yards, 4 TD—34 punt returns, 316 yards, 1 TD—2 kick returns, 42 yards

1984: 12 games, 29 receptions, 431 yards, 3 TD—5 punt returns, 62 yards

1985: 14 games, 31 receptions, 555 yards, 7 TD—4 punt returns, 44 yards—1 kick return, 16 yards

1986: DNP

1987: 12 games, 27 receptions, 406 yards, 1 TD—40 punt returns, 405 yards, 2 TD

1988: 15 games, 45 receptions, 704 yards, 3 TD—34 punt returns, 277 yards

1989: 16 games, 28 receptions, 418 yards, 3 TD—10 punt returns, 67 yards

Runner-up: Willie Holman

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