By Chris Emma–
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (670 The Score) — Brian Urlacher, beating heart of the Bears’ defense for 13 seasons, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Urlacher was informed of the honor Saturday afternoon, as a source confirmed. The distinct honor will be revealed Saturday evening at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop Auditorium as part of the NFL Honors ceremony. He was selected on his first ballot appearance, joining a class that reportedly includes Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Brian Dawkins.
Urlacher was an eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker and was named All-Pro four times during his 13 NFL seasons, all played with the Bears. A first-round pick in 2000, he was named AP Defensive Rookie of the Year and earned honors as AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2005.
Urlacher finished with 1,080 tackles, 22 interceptions and four defensive touchdowns during his time with the Bears.
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