Gary Fencik is part of arguably the greatest team in NFL history. Now 65 and living with his wife, Sandy, in Chicago, he is an executive for Adams Street Partners, an investment firm, after stints at UBS Bank and Wells Fargo places he presumably hasnt had many coworkers once nicknamed The Hit Man.. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Gary Fencik never saw it as an issue or even interesting, but he kept having to explain how his two sides coexisted. That suits John Sehnert just fine. He moved from strong safety to free safety after Planks retirement and mentored strong safeties Todd Bell and Dave Duerson as they became Pro Bowl players. Call us at 224-633-2188 to reserve an appointment today. Gary Fencik found in Chicago and Barrington. Fenicks first assignment after playing offense for so long was to figure out how to tackle NFL players. I've always believed that business is a team All Filters. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Gary Fencik was the Chicago Bears all-time leader in interceptions and total tackles and was the teams defensive captain during the 1985 Super Bowl championship season. The event will be held at 7 p.m., at Barrington High School. We assume that Adeline J Fencik and Christopher Fencik were among three dwellers or residents ever lived at this place. #365Barrington March is kicking off with a B A N G! Plus, I want to win too much.. Tickets for adults are a $25 donation. They cut him late in the preseason after he suffered a ruptured lung, and the Bears signed him to back up starting safeties Plank and Craig Clemons. Ratings; . They throw it long and watch me run, Im on my man, one-on-one. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Bears safety also was one of the most violent players of his era. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date to be determined. March is kicking off with a B A N G! @barringtonvolunteerconnection David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. [citation needed] Barrington schools rank in the top 5% of Illinois districts, and SchoolMatch has selected District 220 as being among the top 16% of the nation's public school districts being recognized through their Educational Effectiveness Audits. Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Barrington. [7] The village issued $940,000.00 in bonds for the site and building; however, due to rising construction prices at the time, the high school as planned could not be completed for that amount. An accomplished football player and businessman, Gary Fencik will share the lessons he has learned on and off the field. [citation needed] District 220 has received the 2004 Bright A+ award for academic excellence from SchoolSearch. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? What he lacks in athletic ability he makes up for with intelligence. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Jan 29, 2015 - Compares to Jerry Logan, Darren Woodson, Steve Atwater, Cliff Harris, Carnell Lake, Nolan Cromwell, Jim David, Rodney Harrison, Charlie Waters, Dave . The first part of the evening at the high school is open to all ages. Still, he felt compelled to put off full-time investment and mortgage banking for two more seasons with the Bears. Note: sacks prior to 1982 are not official. As a member of the 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl Championship team, as someone who was named twice to the Pro Bowl, and now, as a successful businessman, Fencik will share the secrets of his success and reminisce about his days back at Barrington High School. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. After his time as a record-setting receiver at Yale, the Dolphins drafted Fencik in the 10th round and converted him to safety. "Tell me a story I don't know" is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. Searching for some signs of spring and summer? Vote for Your Favorite 2013 Snow Day Photo, 43. He was also part of the 1985 Bears team that won the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XX. Remember the Super Bowl Shuffle? [7] The board engaged the architectural firm of Perkins and Will to design the original structure. And for a little blast from the past of the very best kind, we cant help but revisit the Super Bowl Shuffle and fast forward to Gary Fencik, between the Sackman and the Fridge, dropping these famous lyrics: Its Gary here, and Im Mr.Clean. Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Barrington High School Alum. (Ed Wagner/Chicago Tribune). Explore New Gift Shop and Creative Marketplace in Downtown Palatine, Downtown Palatines St. Patricks Celebration is Saturday, March 11, Barrington High School Students Compete In Silent Film Festival. The phone number (847) 381-7529 is also used by Andrea Danielle Okrasinski, Adeline J Fencik. Subscribe to the free Barrington Patch newsletter. Gary played as free safety for twelve years with the Chicago Bears. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [13]. Master Stylist/Barber Ashtyn. Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports. Before Fenciks final game, Pierson wrote that Fenciks choice to delay his business career was an easy one when faced with the opportunity to compete against some of the worlds best athletes. For ticketing information, see the calendar below. Fencik was picked by the Miami Dolphins in the 1976 NFL draft before coming to the Bears, where he played free safety for 12 years and is still the team leader in interceptions and total tackles. [4], In September 1986 he was featured on the cover of GQ magazine. 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In 1985, Fencik was voted cheapest of the cheap-shot artists in a Sports Illustrated poll of 200 players. According to the College Board, Barrington High School ranks in the top 1% of more than 14,350 high schools both nationally and internationally for the number of AP exams taken by students. Gary Fencik, a safety, was a key member of the Bears Super Bowl XX championship team. Gary plays intelligent on every play.. Afterwards, there will be a more intimate gathering for adults at the Barrington Country Bistro. "Growing up in Zion with all the teams he had, I learned about athletics and character from him. 41. Gary Fencik was an NFL safety (1976-87), playing his entire career with the Chicago Bears. S Gary Fencik. During the 1988 NFL season he paired with James Brown as an NFL television commentator on CBS. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Born: Look no further than the latest list of local volunteer opportunities from the @BarringtonVolunteerConnection !!! In 2013, Barrington High School's Chamber Choir, formerly under the direction of Nancie Kozel-Tobison, was among 5 high school choral programs in the United States to perform in a choir festival in Carnegie Hall run by Choirs of America. In retirement, Fencik remained a presence analyzing the Bears on TV and radio while putting his MBA to use. [7] Before that, Barrington had a K-12 school on Hough Street. While Plank was hellbent on hitting any player who crossed his path, Fencik found a balance between going for the man and the ball. Learn more TODAY at 365Barrington.com @365Barrington (link in bio) or right here: https://wp.me/p1NGbX-1glE. The cost for adults to attend is $25 and reservations are appreciated. Do you have a blog? Its a high that Wall Street or Madison Avenue or the Ivy League or Hollywood cannot match, Pierson wrote in the Jan. 8, 1988, Tribune. Quick Facts 28504 West Lindbergh Drv, Barrington, IL 60010-1857 is the current address for Gary. The dichotomy fascinated a great number of football observers, and Fencik was asked about it often. Master Stylist/Barber Ashtyn. The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation and BHS Alumni Association are presenting a special Alumni Legends event at 7 p.m. Monday, March 11 at Barrington High School. They call me hit man. Adeline had a full and wonderful. John Fencik, 72, of Barrington, retired in 1988 as an assistant principal for Barrington High School. At Yale, Fencik played wide receiver, catching 86 passes for 1,435 yards and 7 touchdowns from 1973 to 1975. Gary Fencik has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. Fencik earned the start as the Bears tried to address their season-long inability to force turnovers. Duerson told the Tribunes Ed Sherman on Jan. 20, 1986, as the Bears prepared for Super Bowl XX: It wasnt so much what he said to me. Gary Fencik Returns to Barrington High School. A reception for adults will follow at Barrington Country Bistro. Fencik played football at Barrington High School and later went to Yale University to continue his football career. [1] Fencik played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions [2] and total tackles. "He loved athletics," she said. [8] The school is ranked #553 on Newsweek's 2008 list of the 1,300 best public high schools in America. The cost for the reception is $100 and includes the program. Mr. Fencik, a Chicago native, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, apparently of a massive heart attack, in Barrington. Call us at 224-633-2188 to reserve an appointment today. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. Gary Fencik knows what it takes to be a champion. Posted in Topics Of Interest | Leave a Comment. Check out our stunning collection of Aqua Marine and other blue stones for this Spring season! 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