Daniel Oliver Hampton was born on September 19,1957 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman for twelve seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990 in the National Football League.
43 Facts About Dan Hampton
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Dan Hampton was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Dan Hampton participated in band, playing saxophone and five other instruments.
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Dan Hampton was always just like he had never left.
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Dan Hampton played college football at Arkansas and was drafted in the first round of the 1979 NFL Draft by the Bears.
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Dan Hampton was named the Southwest Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 1978.
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In 1976, as a sophomore, Dan Hampton made 48 tackles and recovered two fumbles.
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Dan Hampton was a four-year letterman, a three-year starter at Arkansas and a two-time All-Conference selection.
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Dan Hampton was a member of the Razorback All-Decade team of the 1970s.
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In 1994 Dan Hampton was voted to the All-Century team of the University of Arkansas.
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Dan Hampton was named one of the state of Arkansas' Top 50 greatest athletes in the 20th century.
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Dan Hampton was drafted by the Bears in the first round of the 1979 draft and on June 27,1979, he signed a four-year $470,000 contract with the club that included a $60,000 signing bonus.
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Dan Hampton was selected to four Pro Bowls and was a key defensive member of the Bears' Super Bowl XX win against the New England Patriots in 1986.
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Dan Hampton was a versatile defensive lineman, making All-Pro at both defensive end and defensive tackle.
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Dan Hampton's versatility likely cost him several post-season honors, for example, in 1986 he was an alternate for the Pro Bowl at both defensive end and defensive tackle.
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Dan Hampton's playing both positions likely split the votes of his NFC peers.
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Dan Hampton was a 1st alternate for the Pro Bowl in 1988 and graded out as the top defender on the Bears that season, even though Mike Singletary was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
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Dan Hampton was named NFL defensive player of the year by Pro Football Weekly.
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Dan Hampton played out his option after that season and became a free agent.
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On July 15,1983, Dan Hampton signed a deal that made him the Bears' second highest-paid player.
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Dan Hampton signed three one-year contracts worth about $1 million, an average of about $333,000 per year.
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Dan Hampton was voted the NFLPA NFC Defensive Lineman of the Year in 1984 along with being consensus All-Pro and made his third Pro Bowl.
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Dan Hampton became the fifth highest-paid defensive lineman in the NFL when the contract began in 1986 with an estimated salary of $625,000.
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Also in the middle of 1985 Dan Hampton moved from right defensive tackle to left defensive end, allowing William Perry to move into the starting lineup.
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Also that season, Dan Hampton, feeling the "Bears Super Bowl Shuffle" was too cocky, declined involvement.
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Dan Hampton then pulled out Bears films and showed Zimmerman that "Hampton was the cornerstone to our 46 defense by drawing constant double teams".
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Dan Hampton remained at left defensive end in 1986 and was a First-team All-Pro.
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Dan Hampton's play caught the eye of John Madden, who named Dan Hampton to his All-Madden team six times and to the 10th Anniversary All-Madden team.
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Dan Hampton is credited by the Chicago Bears as having 82 career sacks.
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The final contract was incentive based, if Dan Hampton played he got paid, if an injury forced him to the sidelines he would not.
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Dan Hampton, who missed 23 games in his career due to severe knee injures, was a positive force on the Bear defense.
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When Dan Hampton played the defense gave up an average of 14 points a game and allowed 23 points a game in the games he missed, all seemingly remarkable statistics.
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Dan Hampton retired from the Chicago Bears after the 1990 season.
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Dan Hampton was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Dan Hampton was inducted with Washington Redskins head coach George Allen, Oakland Raiders tight end Dave Casper, Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver John Stallworth.
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Dan Hampton is a co-host for the syndicated Pro Football Weekly television show which is approaching its 20th season on the air.
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Dan Hampton was a color commentator for NFL games on NBC in the early 1990s, and called XFL games for the network in 2001.
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On May 22,2002, Dan Hampton was sentenced in Arkansas for his third DWI in six years.
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Dan Hampton received a sentence of one week in jail, a $1,000 fine, and was ordered to attend alcohol education courses.
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On November 20,2021, Dan Hampton was arrested in Winfield, Indiana on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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Dan Hampton is part of a Miller Lite and Gridiron Greats promotion to raise funds for retired NFL players in need.
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Dan Hampton participates in "One for the Kids" Annual Golf Tournament that raises funds for various charities that support children in the Chicago area.
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Dan Hampton has been a spokesperson for companies such as Chevrolet and Firestone.