Former Bears assistant coach Dave McGinnis passes away
Former Bears assistant coach Dave McGinnis passes away Apr 14, 2026 at 11:16 AM Larry Mayer Senior Writer Copied! Dave McGinnis, who served as Bears linebackers coach from 1986-95 as part of a 44-year coaching career, passed away Monday in Tennessee at age 74. Known affectionately as "Coach Mac," McGinnis joined the Bears the year that Vince Tobin replaced Buddy Ryan as defensive coordinator under Mike Ditka. McGinnis coached Hall of Famer Mike Singletary as well as Otis Wilson and Wilber Marshall, among others, and helped the Bears win four NFC Central titles. "Dave was a man of principle and...
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