Damar Hamlin's collapse recalls the only NFL player to die on the field, Chuck Hughes, in a 1971 Bears game, jodonnell17 reports
THE CATASTROPHIC INCIDENT involving Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin on"Monday Night Football" brought terrible memories back to more seasoned Bears fans.
Less than a minute remained in the game when Hughes collapsed at the 16-yard line of Chicago. Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus immediately, frantically signaled for help. EVENTUALLY, A STRETCHER WAS brought onto the field. As Hughes was taken off, he was unconscious and viewers watching the CBS regional telecast saw his left arm limply flop.
Unlike Monday night with the Bills-Bengals game, the Bears and the Lions played the remaining time. Chicago won, 28-23. Funeral services were held for Hughes first in Detroit and then in San Antonio, the hometown of his widow. All 49 members of the Lions travel contingent attended both.
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