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Bears who share famous names | National Look Alike Day

We're using National Look Alike Day to examine these Bears players whose names sound just like a well-known celebrity in the world of sports and entertainment. Do they look alike? No, but you get the idea.

One John Adams was a Bears running back from 1959-62. The other was an American statesman who served as the second president of the United States from 1797-1801.
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One John Adams was a Bears running back from 1959-62. The other was an American statesman who served as the second president of the United States from 1797-1801.

One Ricky Bell was a Bears defensive back in 1996-97. The other was an NFL running back with the Buccaneers (1977-81) and Chargers (1982).
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One Ricky Bell was a Bears defensive back in 1996-97. The other was an NFL running back with the Buccaneers (1977-81) and Chargers (1982).

One Paul Blair was a Bears offensive tackle in 1986-87. The other was a Major League outfielder from 1964-80, most notably the center fielder for the Baltimore Orioles.
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One Paul Blair was a Bears offensive tackle in 1986-87. The other was a Major League outfielder from 1964-80, most notably the center fielder for the Baltimore Orioles.

One Ed Bradley was a Bears guard in 1950 and '52. The other was a longtime journalist best known for a 26-year stint on "60 Minutes."
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One Ed Bradley was a Bears guard in 1950 and '52. The other was a longtime journalist best known for a 26-year stint on "60 Minutes."

One Charlie Brown was a Bears running back and kickoff returner from 1966-68. The other is a cartoon character in the comic strip "Peanuts" who is depicted as a lovable loser and has a dog named Snoopy.
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One Charlie Brown was a Bears running back and kickoff returner from 1966-68. The other is a cartoon character in the comic strip "Peanuts" who is depicted as a lovable loser and has a dog named Snoopy.

One James Brown was a Bears offensive lineman in 2012-13. The others are a longtime NFL television host and a wildly popular entertainer known as the "Godfather of Soul."
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One James Brown was a Bears offensive lineman in 2012-13. The others are a longtime NFL television host and a wildly popular entertainer known as the "Godfather of Soul."

One Kevin Brown was a Bears punter in 1987. The other was a Major League pitcher from 1986-2005 who was named to six All-Star teams and helped the Marlins win the 1997 World Series.
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One Kevin Brown was a Bears punter in 1987. The other was a Major League pitcher from 1986-2005 who was named to six All-Star teams and helped the Marlins win the 1997 World Series.

One Mike Brown was a popular safety who scored seven defensive touchdowns during his 8-year career with the Bears. The other has been the owner and general manager of the Cincinnati Bengals since 1991.
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One Mike Brown was a popular safety who scored seven defensive touchdowns during his 8-year career with the Bears. The other has been the owner and general manager of the Cincinnati Bengals since 1991.

One Kevin Butler was a popular Bears kicker from 1985-95. The other was the name of a fictional character featured in PlayStation commercials from 2009-11.
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One Kevin Butler was a popular Bears kicker from 1985-95. The other was the name of a fictional character featured in PlayStation commercials from 2009-11.

One Mark Carrier was a three-time Pro Bowl safety with the Bears from 1990-96. The other was an NFL receiver with the Buccaneers (1987-92), Browns (1993-94) and Panthers (1995-98).
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One Mark Carrier was a three-time Pro Bowl safety with the Bears from 1990-96. The other was an NFL receiver with the Buccaneers (1987-92), Browns (1993-94) and Panthers (1995-98).

One Jay Cutler was a Bears quarterback from 2009-16. The other is a retired American bodybuilder who was named Mr. Olympia in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010.
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One Jay Cutler was a Bears quarterback from 2009-16. The other is a retired American bodybuilder who was named Mr. Olympia in 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010.

One Butch Davis was a defensive back who played 10 games with two starts for the Bears in 1970. The other is a longtime NFL and collegiate coach who is currently the head coach at Florida International.
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One Butch Davis was a defensive back who played 10 games with two starts for the Bears in 1970. The other is a longtime NFL and collegiate coach who is currently the head coach at Florida International.

One Michael Haynes was a Bears defensive lineman from 2003-2005. The other, who went by Mike Haynes, was an 8-time Pro Bowl defensive back who played 14 NFL seasons with the Patriots (1976-82) and Raiders (1983-89).
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One Michael Haynes was a Bears defensive lineman from 2003-2005. The other, who went by Mike Haynes, was an 8-time Pro Bowl defensive back who played 14 NFL seasons with the Patriots (1976-82) and Raiders (1983-89).

One Al Harris was a Bears defensive lineman from 1979-1984 and 1986-88. The other is a former NFL cornerback who played 14 seasons with the Eagles (1998-2002), Packers (2003-10), Dolphins (2010) and Rams (2011).
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One Al Harris was a Bears defensive lineman from 1979-1984 and 1986-88. The other is a former NFL cornerback who played 14 seasons with the Eagles (1998-2002), Packers (2003-10), Dolphins (2010) and Rams (2011).

One Chris Harris was a safety who spent four seasons with the Bears (2005-06, 2010-11). The other is a four-time Pro Bowl cornerback who currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers.
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One Chris Harris was a safety who spent four seasons with the Bears (2005-06, 2010-11). The other is a four-time Pro Bowl cornerback who currently plays for the Los Angeles Chargers.

One Randy Jackson was a left tackle who spent his entire NFL career with the Bears from 1967-74. The other is a television personality best known for a long stint as a judge on the reality show "American Idol."
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One Randy Jackson was a left tackle who spent his entire NFL career with the Bears from 1967-74. The other is a television personality best known for a long stint as a judge on the reality show "American Idol."

One Keshon Johnson was a Bears cornerback from 1993-95. The other, whose first name is spelled Keyshawn, was an NFL receiver from 1996-2006 and is now an ESPN analyst.
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One Keshon Johnson was a Bears cornerback from 1993-95. The other, whose first name is spelled Keyshawn, was an NFL receiver from 1996-2006 and is now an ESPN analyst.

One Howard Jones was a Bears linebacker in 2017. The other is an English musician best known for songs "What is Love?" and "Things Can Only Get Better."
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One Howard Jones was a Bears linebacker in 2017. The other is an English musician best known for songs "What is Love?" and "Things Can Only Get Better."

One Jerry Jones played 13 games at guard for the Bears in the team's inaugural 1920 season. The other is the Hall of Fame owner, president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys.
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One Jerry Jones played 13 games at guard for the Bears in the team's inaugural 1920 season. The other is the Hall of Fame owner, president and general manager of the Dallas Cowboys.

One Jim Kelly played tight end for the Bears in 1974. The other was a 5-time Pro Bowl quarterback who spent 10 seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
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One Jim Kelly played tight end for the Bears in 1974. The other was a 5-time Pro Bowl quarterback who spent 10 seasons with the Buffalo Bills.

One Brandon Marshall was a two-time Pro Bowl Bears receiver from 2012-14. The other is an NFL linebacker who has played for the Jaguars (2012), Broncos (2013-18) and Raiders (2019).
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One Brandon Marshall was a two-time Pro Bowl Bears receiver from 2012-14. The other is an NFL linebacker who has played for the Jaguars (2012), Broncos (2013-18) and Raiders (2019).

One Billy Martin was a Bears running back from 1962-64. The other was a longtime Major League player and manager whose No. 1 jersey is retired by the New York Yankees.
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One Billy Martin was a Bears running back from 1962-64. The other was a longtime Major League player and manager whose No. 1 jersey is retired by the New York Yankees.

One Chris Martin was a Bears defensive back who appeared in one game in 1996. The other is the lead singer of the rock band Coldplay.
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One Chris Martin was a Bears defensive back who appeared in one game in 1996. The other is the lead singer of the rock band Coldplay.

One Adrian Peterson was a bruising running back and special teams standout for the Bears from 2002-09. The other is also a running back who spent most of his NFL career with the Vikings and will one day be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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One Adrian Peterson was a bruising running back and special teams standout for the Bears from 2002-09. The other is also a running back who spent most of his NFL career with the Vikings and will one day be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

One Pat Riley was a Bears defensive end who played one game in 1995. The other is a longtime NBA player, coach and executive who has won a total of nine league championships in his various roles.
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One Pat Riley was a Bears defensive end who played one game in 1995. The other is a longtime NBA player, coach and executive who has won a total of nine league championships in his various roles.

One Scott Sanderson was a Bears offensive lineman in 2003. The other was a Major League pitcher from 1978-96 who played for both the Cubs (1984-89) and White Sox (1994).
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One Scott Sanderson was a Bears offensive lineman in 2003. The other was a Major League pitcher from 1978-96 who played for both the Cubs (1984-89) and White Sox (1994).

One Marcus Spears was a Bears offensive tackle in 1996. The other was an NFL defensive end with the Cowboys (2005-12) and Ravens (2013).
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One Marcus Spears was a Bears offensive tackle in 1996. The other was an NFL defensive end with the Cowboys (2005-12) and Ravens (2013).

Tom Thayer is the Bears' longtime radio analyst who played guard for the team from 1985-92. Tommy Thayer is the longtime lead guitarist in the rock band "KISS."
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Tom Thayer is the Bears' longtime radio analyst who played guard for the team from 1985-92. Tommy Thayer is the longtime lead guitarist in the rock band "KISS."

One Earl Thomas was a Bears receiver from 1971-73. The other is a longtime NFL safety who has played for the Seahawks (2010-18) and Ravens (2019).
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One Earl Thomas was a Bears receiver from 1971-73. The other is a longtime NFL safety who has played for the Seahawks (2010-18) and Ravens (2019).

One Keith Van Horne was a Bears right tackle from 1981-93. The other, spelled slightly differently (Keith Van Horn), was an NBA player from 1997-2006.
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One Keith Van Horne was a Bears right tackle from 1981-93. The other, spelled slightly differently (Keith Van Horn), was an NBA player from 1997-2006.

One Chris Williams was a Bears offensive lineman from 2008-12. The other was a Bears receiver and return specialist in 2013-14.
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One Chris Williams was a Bears offensive lineman from 2008-12. The other was a Bears receiver and return specialist in 2013-14.

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