Wade helped the Bears to the 1963 championship, scoring both touchdowns on quarterback sneaks in a 14-10 victory over the Giants on an unbearably cold day at Wrigley Field. Wade, 85, died ...

The Bears’ 1963 NFL championship team was known for it’s dominant, league-leading defense — led by future Hall of Famers Bill George and Doug Atkins — that allowed 10.3 points per game.

As a rookie, he played on the Bears’ 1963 NFL championship team, starting one game and coming off the bench in the 14-10 victory over the Giants that won the title.