7. Mike Ditka (Chicago Bears):
Before "Da Coach" led the 85' Bears to a Super Bowl Championship, he was one hell of a Tight End for the organization. Drafted by the Bears in 1961 one, "Iron Mike" won the Rookie of the Year honors. In 1963 the bears won the World Championship. Later as a player he won a Super Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys in 1971. He finished his Hall of Fame playing career with 427 catches, 5,812 receiving yards, and 43 touchdowns. Ditka is the only person with a Super Bowl ring as a player, assistant coach (with Dallas in 1977), and as a head coach. He is Chicago football.
6. Ryne Sandberg (Chicago Cubs):
Ryne Sandberg was drafted (1981) and started his career with the Philadelphia Phillies but played for the Chicago Cubs form 1982 through 1997. "Ryno" won nine gold gloves at second base and was a great hitter for his position. He hit for .300 five times in his career and even hit 40 home runs during the 1990 season. In 1984 he won the National League MVP. He is one of the greatest second baseman to play the game and a Cubbie for life.
5. Gale Sayers (Chicago Bears):
Drafted in the 1965 NFL draft, Sayers played his whole career with the Chicago Bears. In his rookie year he set a NFL rookie record for total touchdowns (22) that still stands today. Unfortunately Sayers only played for seven seasons in the NFL, it was cut short by knee injuries. During his short career he won rookie of the year, went to four pro bowls, was a 5 time first team all-pro (winning 3 pro bowl MVPs), was a two time rushing champion, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977.
4. Stan Mikita (Chicago Blackhawks):
In 1959, Stan Mikita was brought up to the Chicago Blackhawks. He is known for being the best centre of the 1960s. In 1961 his helped the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup. He and teammate Bobby Hull were a dominate duo during the sixties. He played for the Blackhawks for 22 seasons. He won the NHL MVP twice and was a four time season scoring leader. Some of his Blackhawk records include most goals (541), most points (1,467), and most games played (1,394).
3. Ernie Banks (Chicago Cubs):
"Mr. Cub" played in Chicago from 1953 until 1971. He played short stop and one of the greatest hitters of all time. Unfortunately he never had a chance to play in a playoff game this says more about his team than his skills. During his career Banks was a 14 time All-Star, 2 time National League MVP, Gold Glove winner, and hit 512 home runs. Banks is the greatest Cub of all time.
2. Walter Payton (Chicago Bears):
Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1975 Walter Payton became the greatest running back in Bears history and arguably the greatest in NFL history. He was apart of the 1985 Bears who won the Super Bowl. He ended his career with 3,838 carries, 16,726 rushing yards, and 125 touchdowns. He was everything you look for in a running back; light on his feet, fast, and tough as nails. "Sweetness" was a nine time Pro Bowler (MVP in 1977), two time Offensive Player of the Year, six time First Team All Pro, and 3 time NFC MVP.
1. Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls):
Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time. Enough said. But heres some awards; NBA rookie of the year, 14 time NBA All Star (3 time All Star game MVP), 2 time NBA Dunk Contest Champion, 3 time NBA steals Champion, 10 time All NBA First Team, 10 time scoring champion, 5 time MVP, and 6 NBA Championships (six finals MVPs). Jordan was so good that his jersey #23 was retired not only by the Chicago Bulls but also the Miami Heat (a team he never played for).
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