Rudy Bukich(1930-2016)

Rudy was an NFL quarterback from 1963-1968 for the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bukich's greatest performances were during his second stint with the Bears. He was a quarterback with the Bears when they won the 1963 NFL Championship Game (Bill Wade was the starter throughout the season). Bukich replaced Wade during Week Four against the Baltimore Colts after Wade completed just 5 of 21 passes. Bukich played the remainder of the game, completing 6 of 7 passes with a touchdown pass to Ronnie Bull, which was the deciding margin of victory.