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| Position | Guard | ||||||||
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| Born | (1961-02-12)February 12, 1961 (age 65) Pardeeville, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 282 lb (128 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Pardeeville | ||||||||
| College | Iowa | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1983: 8th round, 219th overall pick | ||||||||
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Mark Steven Bortz (born February 12, 1961) is an American former professionalfootball player who was aguard for theChicago Bears of theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theIowa Hawkeyes and was selected by the Bears in the1983 NFL draft.[1]
The Bears' 1983 draft class is regarded as one of the best all-time; providing seven starters, including three for the offensive line - Bortz, fellow guardTom Thayer, and tackleJim Covert.[2][3] When interviewed about the draft class for nfl.com, CoachMike Ditka stated that Bortz was a converted defensive player, with great feet, and he formed part of a solid offensive line.
A two-timePro Bowler, Bortz won aSuper Bowl as a member of the 1985Chicago Bears.[4][5] He also holds the record for most playoff appearances by a Bear with 13.
On March 7, 2013, a two-story house belonging to Bortz inLiberty, Illinois burned down. Firefighters had attempted to save the house, but the house was fully engulfed in flames by the time of their arrival.[6]