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NFL Legend Bob Avellini Dead At 70

Bob Avellini, a former quarterback for the Chicago Bears who played in the NFL for nine seasons and spent every single one of them in the Windy City, passed away Saturday. He was 70. According to an announcement from the Bears per the NFL, Avellini died after suffering from cancer. “Bob was one-of-a-kind, a fierce and tough competitor,” said the Bears in an official statement. “He’s perhaps best remembered for leading the Bears on an improbable run in 1977 to our first postseason appearance in fourteen years. He will be missed.” Both Avellini and running back Walter Payton had the best seasons…