Bob Avellini, who quarterbacked Chicago Bears to 1977 NFL pl

Quarterback Bob Avellini, who led the Chicago Bears to their first NFL playoff berth in 14 seasons in 1977 and handed off to Walter Payton during the running back’s greatest seasons, died Saturday. He was 70.

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