Connected sports records
Season reference · 1982–1999
Year by year
Rookie season. Miami beat Chicago 36–16.
Raiders beat Chicago 38–14.
Seattle advanced to Super Bowl XXI.
Beat Cody Harrison and Seattle in the NFC Championship: Patrick threw for 243 yards and 2 TD. Chicago beat Denver 37–14 in the Super Bowl.
Retired after the season.
01 / Biography
Life and background
Growing up in Roger’s household
Patrick grew up in a supportive home as Roger Hall’s son and enjoyed the family’s connection to football. USC was his dream school close to home.
Marriage and fatherhood
Patrick’s wife was Sarah, the mother of Patrick Hall Jr. Patrick Jr. was their only child.
Sarah
Sarah was warm, patient and grounded. She and Patrick Sr. met at college.
Retirement and private life
Patrick retired after 1999 satisfied with his career and ready to move on. He focused on family and private life.
Additional biographical details
End status: Died December 8, 2051 · age 88 · old age.
02 / Career & Football Identity
The player and the résumé
Patrick Hall Sr. spent his NFL career with the Chicago Bears from 1982 through 1999. He won Super Bowls XX, XXII and XXVII and lost XVII to Miami and XVIII to the Raiders. Chicago’s 1987 NFC Championship victory over Seattle led to its 37–14 win over Denver in XXII.
03 / Personality
The person behind the record
Patrick was quiet, steady and approachable in everyday life.
04 / Relationships
People in the record
05 / Legacy & Analysis
What the life and résumé mean
His Chicago career included three championships in five Super Bowl appearances.