Amusing anecdotes about Bears jersey numbers

Larry Mayer

With the Bears assigning jersey numbers to their draft picks Wednesday, here are three amusing anecdotes about past Bears numbers:

Yes sir, Mr. Butkus

After he was selected by the Bears in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL Draft, linebacker Jim Morrissey was assigned No. 51-the same number that Hall of Fame middle linebacker Dick Butkus had worn throughout his illustrious ca