This forgotten player is by far the greatest wide receiver in Chicago Bears' history
There are several great wide receivers in the history of the Chicago Bears, but one player often considered the greatest is Harlon Hill.
Hill was a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears from 1954 to 1957. He played college football at North Alabama, where he was a star player. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Bears in 1954.
Hill quickly established himself as one of the most dominant wide receivers in the NFL during his first season with the Bears. He led the league in receiving yards with 1,124 and touchdowns with 12, and was named the NFL's Rookie of the Year. He was also named a first-team All-Pro and selected to the Pro Bowl. He continued his success in the following years, leading the league in receiving yards again in 1955 and 1956, and was selected to the Pro Bowl three times in four seasons.
Hill was known for his speed, size, and strength, and his ability to outrun and outleap defenders. He was a physical receiver who could make tough catches in traffic and was a deep threat. He was considered one of the most dominant wide receivers of his time, and his success on the field helped the Chicago Bears win the NFL championship in 1956. He was also popular among fans and teammates, known for his friendly and outgoing personality.
After four seasons with the Bears, Hill played for the Detroit Lions for one season in 1958 before retiring from football. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
