Pompei Fights for Dent

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is set to vote on who will make the final cut for the Class of 2009, and Chicago Tribune writer Dan Pompei holds the important job of convincing the Board of Selectors to choose former Bears defensive end Richard Dent as part of that class. Dent is the franchise’s all-time sack leader and was part of the legendary 1985 team that brought the Chicago a championship. Pompei has been the Chicago representative since 2007, and his presentation has the backing of some of Chicago’s greats.

Pompei said, “Dan Hampton has been as supportive of Richard as you could be. He’s been proactive. He called me last year and this year asking what he can do. I would say he’s the biggest guy in Richard’s corner. But it’s not like there’s been anyone who has said, ‘That guy can’t play.’ I’ve talked to a lot of people who really gave him strong endorsements, from John Madden to Bill Parcells to Mike Ditka to [former Packers offensive lineman] Ken Ruettgers. I could go on and on.”

If Dent is selected into the Hall of Fame, he will join former teammates Walter Payton, Mike Singletary and Dan Hampton. Get your Chicago Bears tickets from StubHub.com.

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