Standing in line for the log ride at Six Flags, 1973. I was 8 years and knew the man in line in front of us was familiar. After a few seconds, I realized I recognized him from my football cards, and that it was Len Dawson. He was real nice and signed an autograph, showed us his Super Bowl ring and chatted with us while we waited. Although I was, and still am a Bears fan, I always had a soft spot for the Chiefs.
Keith Ortego, rookie wide receiver for the Bears in '84-'85, lived next door to me in Arlington Heights during the Bears '85 championship season. He even got me, my brother and two other friends tickets to the Bears/Rams playoff game in the snow. What a great time. Keith used to play tag football with us. He was a pretty cool guy.