The Bears will open their preseason schedule against the Houston Texans in the NFL's annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Game Thursday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. (CT) in Canton, Ohio. The broadcast partner for the game will be announced later this spring.
The Bears were chosen to play in the contest because three of their former players—Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers—are among the seven individuals who will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame Saturday, Aug. 3.
The Class of 2024 also consists of Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Andre Johnson and Patrick Willis. Johnson is the first member of the Texans to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
The Bears last played in the Hall of Fame Game in 2018, losing to the Ravens 17-16. The Bears are 4-1 all-time in the Hall of Fame Game, having defeated the Cowboys 30-24 in 1968, Jets 20-6 in 1977, Browns 13-0 in 1990 and Dolphins 27-24 in 2005.
Interestingly, the Bears have made the playoffs in each of the last four seasons they've played in the Hall of Fame Game, qualifying as a wild card in 1977 and winning division titles in 1990, 2005 and 2018.
The Hall of Fame Game will be the first of four preseason contests for the Bears.
Tickets for the 2024 Hall of Fame Game and Enshrinement go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. CT Friday, April 12. For more information on Enshrinement Week, visit: https://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement/.
As the Official Hospitality Partner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, On Location offers VIP travel and hospitality packages to attend the 2024 Enshrinement Week. In addition to tickets to the Hall of Fame Game and Hall of Fame Enshrinement, On Location's packages include access to exclusive pre-event parties, elevated food and beverage, Hall of Fame player meet and greets, Class of 2024 autograph sessions and more. To purchase your packages, visit https://onlocationexp.com/nfl/pro-football-hall-of-fame-tickets.
Take a look at each of the 32 players in franchise history to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the most of any team in the NFL.
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Devin Hester
Class of 2024
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*Steve McMichael *Class of 2024
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Jimbo Covert
Class of 2020
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Ed Sprinkle
Class of 2020
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Brian Urlacher
Class of 2018
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Richard Dent
Class of 2011
David Durochik/AP
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Dan Hampton
Class of 2002
Al Messerschmidt/AP
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Mike Singletary
Class of 1998
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Jim Finks
Class of 1995
Larry Stoddard/AP
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Walter Payton
Class of 1993
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Stan Jones
Class of 1991
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Mike Ditka
Class of 1988
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Doug Atkins
Class of 1982
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George Blanda
Class of 1981
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Dick Butkus
Class of 1979
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Gale Sayers
Class of 1977
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George Connor
Class of 1975
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Bill George
Class of 1974
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Bill Hewitt
Class of 1971
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Joe Stydahar
Class of 1967
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Clyde "Bulldog" Turner
Class of 1966
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George McAfee
Class of 1966
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Sid Luckman
Class of 1965
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Danny Fortmann
Class of 1965
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Paddy Driscoll
Class of 1965
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George Trafton
Class of 1964
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Roy "Link" Lyman
Class of 1964
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Ed Healey
Class of 1964
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Harold "Red" Grange
Class of 1963
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Bronko Nagurski
Class of 1963
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George Halas
Class of 1963
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