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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | February 12, 1961 Pardeeville, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 282 lb (128 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Pardeeville (WI) | ||||
| College: | Iowa | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 8 / Pick: 219 | ||||
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Mark Steven Bortz (born February 12, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He attended the University of Iowa and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1983.[1]
The Bears' 1983 draft class is regarded as one of the best all-time; providing 7 starters, including 3 for the offensive line - Bortz, fellow guard Tom Thayer, and tackle Jim Covert.[2][3] When interviewed about the draft class for nfl.com, Coach Mike Ditka stated that Bortz was a converted defensive player, with great feet, and he formed part of a solid offensive line.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Bortz won a Super Bowl as a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears.[4] He also holds the record for most playoff appearances by a Bear with 13.
On March 7, 2013, a two-story house belonging to Bortz in Libertyville, Illinois burned down. Firefighters had attempted to save the house, but the house was fully engulfed in flames by arrival.[5]