| Brian Urlacher (born May 25, 1978 in
Pasco, Washington) is a linebacker in American football who currently
plays for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. At the age of six his family moved to Lovington, New Mexico, and he attended the University of New Mexico. In 2000 Urlacher was named The
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the
Associated Press. He has been named to the Pro Bowl four times, and has continued the tradition of excellence for which the Bears are noted at the
middle linebacker position, a tradition established by such past stars as Dick
Butkus and Mike Singletary.
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