Matt Suhey, the fullback who helped power the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl championship, has died.
The Bears star died over Labor Day weekend, according to NBC Chicago.
Suhey spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Bears after being selected in the second round of the 1980 NFL Draft out of Penn State.
While his primary role was clearing paths for Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, Suhey had his own memorable moment on the biggest stage.
In Super Bowl XX, Suhey scored an 11-yard touchdown run, giving Chicago its first touchdown of the game.
The Bears went on to crush the New England Patriots, 46-10, capturing the franchise's first Super Bowl title.
Suhey was a fixture in the Bears' backfield throughout the decade, appearing in 148 regular-season games.
He finished his career with 2,946 rushing yards and 20 rushing touchdowns, along with 260 receptions for 2,113 yards and five touchdowns.
For many Bears fans, Suhey's legacy goes beyond statistics.
He was Walter Payton's longtime lead blocker and one of the Hall of Famer's closest friends.
The duo became synonymous with Chicago's bruising running game during one of the greatest stretches in franchise history.
Suhey never missed a game during his 10-season career and remained closely connected to the organization and former teammates after retiring in 1989.
His death marks another heartbreaking loss for the legendary '85 Bears, a team still celebrated as one of the greatest in NFL history.
Suhey was 68.
