Mark Bortz

Mark Bortz

Date of birth:	February 12, 1961 (1961-02-12) (age 50)
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 till 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 Jimbo 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.

References

1. ^ http://www.nfl.com/player/markbortz/2499713/profile
2. ^ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/681287-chicago-bears-insider-another-draft-like1983
3. ^ http://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-bears/2011/4/27/2136995/top-five-chicago-bears-draft-years
4. ^ http://www.bearshistory.com/seasons/1985chicagobears.aspx

Persondata
Name	Bortz, Mark
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	February 12, 1961
Place of birth	Pardeeville, Wisconsin
Date of death
Place of death