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Remembering Buddy Ryan

Take a pictorial look back at the storied career of legendary Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan.

Buddy Ryan is carried off the field following the Bears victory at Super Bowl XX
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Buddy Ryan is carried off the field following the Bears victory at Super Bowl XX

Buddy Ryan during Super Bowl XX
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Buddy Ryan during Super Bowl XX

Buddy Ryan hugs linebacker Otis Wilson as the final seconds run off the clock in a game against the New York Giants
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Buddy Ryan hugs linebacker Otis Wilson as the final seconds run off the clock in a game against the New York Giants

Buddy Ryan at a news conference
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Buddy Ryan at a news conference

Buddy Ryan is carried off the field following the Bears victory at Super Bowl XX
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Buddy Ryan is carried off the field following the Bears victory at Super Bowl XX

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Chicago Bears' quarterback Jim McMahon greets an old friend, ex-Bears defensive coordinator and then-current Philadelphia Eagles coach Buddy Ryan
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Chicago Bears' quarterback Jim McMahon greets an old friend, ex-Bears defensive coordinator and then-current Philadelphia Eagles coach Buddy Ryan

Buddy Ryan working on his farm in Lawrenceburg
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Buddy Ryan working on his farm in Lawrenceburg

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Buddy Ryan speaking with Dave Duerson and Mike Singletary
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Buddy Ryan speaking with Dave Duerson and Mike Singletary

Safety Gary Fencik alongside Buddy Ryan
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Safety Gary Fencik alongside Buddy Ryan

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Buddy Ryan is carried off the field following the Bears victory at Super Bowl XX
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Buddy Ryan is carried off the field following the Bears victory at Super Bowl XX

President Barack Obama and Buddy Ryan with the 1985 Super Bowl XX Champion Chicago Bears at the White House.
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President Barack Obama and Buddy Ryan with the 1985 Super Bowl XX Champion Chicago Bears at the White House.

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