Bears first-round draft pick Colston Loveland will rock #84—here’s the number’s Chicago legacy

It’s not known whether Bears rookie Colston Loveland chose or was assigned the number 84, but one thing is for certain: He wasn’t getting his college number, 18, as that was previously chosen (or assigned) to one Caleb Williams. And you don't usurp a number from a QB1 without a whole lot of money changing hands.

But the digit has a Bears pedigree—admittedly, it’s not a huge pedigree, but a pedigree nonetheless. So let's travel back in time and revisit Chicago's most notable #84.

Monster Bash

A sure-handed slot-maven out of THE Ohio State University, Brian Baschnagel was arguably the Chicago Bears’ most reliable wide receiver between 1976-1984.

Bash—who played his entire career in the Windy City—started 71 of his 129 games, racking up 2,024 yards and nine touchdowns. He had a career year in 1981, posting 554 yards and three tuddies.

He'll never get a bust in Canton, but for Bears fans of a certain vintage, well, he'll always have a place in our hearts.

If It’s Good Enough For The Hawks…

It bears mention (pun intended) that Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antti Niemi was briefly a member of the #84 club, before randomly switching to #31.

Hopefully Chicago’s newest #84, like the aforementioned net-minder, will help his team bring some hardware to Illinois.