Sprinkle's daughter, Susan Withers, says her father died July 28 in the Chicago suburb of Palos Heights. Sprinkle played for the Bears from 1944 to 1955 under coach George Halas, including the 1946 ...
CHICAGO, Ill. — Two more former Chicago Bears are entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The NFL announced the 2020 Centennial Class on Wednesday morning, revealing 13 new inductees into the Hall of ...
Once called “The Meanest Man in Football,” Chicago Bears great Ed Sprinkle spent 12 seasons punishing opponents and helping the team to an NFL Championship in 1946. He is considered one of the best ...