Gary Fencik

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Fencik
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 11, 1954(1954-06-11)
Age	70
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Gemini

Gary Fencik Biography

Gary Fencik is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on June 11, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Safety with the Chicago Bears in the 1980s who was a two-time Pro Bowler and helped the team win Super Bowl XX.

Known for his brutal hits, he was nicknamed one of the Bears hit men, leading John Madden to make the claim that having him play for Yale was like saying clean dirt.

Fencik was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of the 1976 NFL Draft, with the 281st overall selection. After rupturing his left lung in a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, he was released in September and picked up by the Bears.

He played college football at Yale University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1976. In 1985, he received an MBA from Northwestern University. John Madden once said in a broadcast that “Gary Fencik played football at Yale; that is like saying clean dirt”.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Gary Fencik Net Worth

Gary Fencik is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Fencik 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played football at Yale, and while still playing with the Bears completed an MBA at Northwestern.

He was part of the Bears’ 1985 group that made the gold record single Super Bowl Shuffle.

John Gary Fencik (born June 11, 1954) is a former professional American- football free safety and an executive with Adams Street Partners. Fencik played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions and total tackles.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gary Fencik height 6 ft 1 in Gary weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Gary Fencik Dating?

According to our records, Gary Fencik married to Sandy Fencik. As of December 1, 2023, Gary Fencik’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gary Fencik celebrates birthday on June 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Gary Fencik

1. John Gary Fencik is a former professional football player who played safety in the NFL for 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears.
2. He received his bachelor’s degree from Yale in 1976 and his MBA from Northwestern in 1985.
3. The Miami Dolphins drafted Fencik with the 281st selection of the 1976 NFL Draft, intending to convert him to defensive back, but he was released before the season began.
4. After joining the Chicago Bears, he made two Pro Bowl appearances and was part of the team that won the first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XX.
5. He is the Bears all-time leader in interceptions and total tackles.
6. Before becoming a professional football player, Fencik played wide receiver at Yale, where he caught 86 passes for 1,435 yards and 7 touchdowns from 1973-75.
7. He was awarded a gold record and a platinum video award for the 1985 Super Bowl Shuffle.
8. Fencik scored one touchdown in his professional career from 38 interceptions.
9. He also recorded 2 sacks and recovered 13 fumbles, returning them for 65 yards.
10. After retiring from football, he has worked in the finance industry and as a broadcaster.
11. Fencik and his wife Sandy have two children, Garrison and Evan, and he is of Polish descent.
12. He was featured on the cover of GQ magazine in 1986 and also appeared on the reverse side of a Playboy centerfold.
13. John Madden once said in a broadcast that “Gary Fencik played football at Yale; that is like saying clean dirt”.
14. In his senior year at Yale, Fencik caught 42 passes and led the Ivy League with 729 receiving yards.
15. Fencik worked with Wells Fargo and UBS before joining Adams Street Partners in 1995.

Where is Gary Fencik now?

Retirement. Following his football career, Fencik has worked in the finance industry. Fencik worked with Wells Fargo and UBS before joining Adams Street Partners in 1995. He has also worked as a sports commentator, mainly on WGN radio where he was a color commentator on Bears radio broadcasts from 1990–1993.

What college did Gary Fencik go to?

College

How old is Gary Fencik?

67 years (June 11, 1954)

Who was 45 on the Bears?

45 – Gary Fencik , S (1976-87): Fencik was a staple of the Bears’ secondary for his entire career, all of which was spent in Chicago.

Is Gary Fencik married?

Sandy Fencik