Urlacher was honored by the Chicago Bears at halftime of their 24-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night, after he was inducted into
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Womens Customized Chicago Bears Jerseys , 15, 16 guys came back, I get a chance to see them, go to the facility, see a lot of people that worked there when I was there, it's awesome."Urlacher spent his entire 13-year career in Chicago. He retired after the 2012 season when he was unable to come to terms on a new contract with the Bears.He relished the opportunity to address the fans at Soldier Field for the first time since his career ended."It was amazing," he said. "You know I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. ... You don't ever know when it's your last game. I especially didn't know it was my last game."Urlacher joined fellow Bears middle linebackers Bill George, Dick Butkus and Mike Singletary in Canton last month. He helped lead the franchise to four division titles and one Super Bowl appearance.Urlacher used his speed and physicality to become the Bears' all-time leading tackler. He also finished with 41 1/2 sacks, 22 interceptions and five touchdowns on two interception returns, two fumble recoveries
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