On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. #365Barrington March is kicking off with a B A N G! For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Still, he felt compelled to put off full-time investment and mortgage banking for two more seasons with the Bears. Football is a means, not an end. Reservations are required. There is something in the performance that is as valid as anything. Gary Fencik Returns to Barrington High School. The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation and BHS Alumni Association are presenting a special Alumni Legends eventat 7 p.m. Monday, March 11 at Barrington High School. The March 11 event at the high school is open to the public and ticket details will soon be available at the foundation's website. "The Bistro will be a smaller event where people can interact with Gary personally," said volunteer Kelly Henry. 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. Chicago Bears Super Bowl Champion and Barrington High School Alum. He is of Polish descent. After his time as a record-setting receiver at Yale, the Dolphins drafted Fencik in the 10th round and converted him to safety. Enjoy the YouTube video. His nicknames were Bitch (as in and moan) and Doom (as in and gloom) for constantly questioning the status quo and his ability to silence a table of laughing teammates with his nitpicking. Barrington: Cats, Dogs, Pets Available For Adoption Nearby, Barrington Jobs: See Who's Hiring In The Area, 5 New Houses For Sale In The Barrington Area. A reception for adults will follow at Barrington Country Bistro. [1] Fencik played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions [2] and total tackles. Yale Reservations are required. 1. He received his bachelor's degree in science and history from Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Mo., in 1953 and a master's degree in educational administration from Roosevelt University, Chicago, in the 1960s. The program will begin at 7 p.m. at Barrington High School tomorrow night, Monday, March 11, 2013. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Although he made his two Pro Bowl appearances in 1980 and 81, many around the team felt he was just as deserving in 84 and 85, when Bell and Duerson made it, respectively. Fenicks first assignment after playing offense for so long was to figure out how to tackle NFL players. Fencik will share lessons he has learned on and off the field. #mjmillerco #barringtonil #barrington365 #365barrington #shop60010 #barringtonscoop #downtownbarrington #finejewelry #jewelrygoals #preciousgems #chicagojewelers #finejewelers #barringtonrealestate #chicagorealtors #chicagorealestate #barringtonscoop #365barrington #littleredfarmhouse #vintagehome Our handcrafted haircuts are designed for your specific head shape and hair density. Fencik didnt do much of that early in his career. John Gary Fencik (born June 11, 1954) is a former professional American-football free safety and an executive with Adams Street Partners. (Ed Wagner/Chicago Tribune). Fencik took Planks lessons to heart and eventually applied them even more effectively. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [1] Fencik played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions [2] and total tackles. He earned his bachelors degree in history at Yale and his masters in business administration from Northwestern. Our handcrafted haircuts are designed for your specific head shape and hair density. One reason Im quieter today, Fencik told the Tribunes Mike Kiley on Aug, 21, 1986, is that there are not as many things wrong with the organization.. [7] On June 12, 1948, an election increased the authorization for such bonds by an additional $328,000.00 by a decision of 388 to 71. Mr. Fencik was previously a physical education teacher, basketball coach, golf coach and dean of boys at Zion-Benton Township High School in Zion. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. [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. [2], Considered too slow to be an NFL receiver, the Miami Dolphins drafted Fencik in the tenth round of the 1976 NFL Draft with the 281st overall selection, intending to convert him to defensive back. Gary Fencik had 488 receiving yards over his career. While not sponsored by the IHSA, the school also sponsors teams for men and women in ice hockey and lacrosse, in addition to pom poms. [7] The original purchase price for the site was $37,000.00. PFR HOF Monitor: 46.45 (78th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02). Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports. "His mother [the late Helen] was widowed when she was 28 with four kids," said Mr. Fencik's wife of more than 50 years, Adeline. We present them here for purely educational purposes. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. (Charles Cherney/Chicago Tribune). He grew up a fan of the Bears in Zion and Barrington and joined them in 1976, the final year of the teams 13-year playoff drought after the 1963 NFL championship. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. You have funeral questions, we have answers. [citation needed] District 220 has received the 2004 Bright A+ award for academic excellence from SchoolSearch. Subscribe to the free Barrington Patch newsletter. Gary plays with his body and mind. [7] These improvements began in 1959 and were completed in the fall of 1960. He started again for the excellent 1986 defense, then played his final season as a backup as Bell and Duerson started together. John Madden once said in a broadcast that "Gary Fencik played football at Yale; that is like saying clean dirt". On February 8, 1947, the village held an election to choose a site for a new high school. Gary Fencik knows what it takes to be a champion. All rights reserved. He holds the team record with 38 interceptions one ahead of Richie Petitbon and two more than Charles Tillman and the Bears credited Fencik with 12 forced fumbles and 10 recoveries in his 12-year career. Garys hits were like electricity for me, Plank told Telander. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. 39. . Gary Fencik knows what it takes to be a champion. Past Addresses: Barrington IL, Chicago IL +1 more. For more information. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He got his master's degree after he had five children. (Defensive tackle) Jim Osborne pulled me off on the sideline and said I couldnt do that anymore, that the younger players were looking to me as a leader. "Growing up in Zion with all the teams he had, I learned about athletics and character from him. A reception for adults only will follow at the Barrington Country Bistro. Following his football career, Fencik has worked in the finance industry. Highly skilled with a pair of scissors, clippers or a razor - they will create a cut that fits perfectly with your style and makes you look like the man you want to be! We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. I just cant. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. "Each year he was eager to see the sophomores he'd coached as freshmen. Gary Fencik proved his point long ago, the Tribunes Don Pierson wrote on Dec. 22, 1985, that he can abuse his brain and still use it.. Fencik was also a defensive captain during the dominant 1985 Bears team that went 15-1 and won Super Bowl XX. Gary's contact number is (847) 381-7529 (Ameritech Illinois). Mr. Fencik taught physical education and coached freshman, sophomore and varsity basketball at Zion-Benton High from 1953 to 1964, when he became dean of boys. Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St., Barrington, followed by a mass at 10 a.m. in St. Anne Catholic Church, 120 N. Ela St., Barrington. [7], In February 1955, an election to expand the high school granted a bond issue of $850,000.00 by a vote of 880 to 117. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. He had a series of strikingly beautiful girlfriends; one was Charlotte Kemp, Playboys Miss December 1982. At Barrington High School, her husband John was a longtime Assistant Principal and Adeline worked many years for School District 220 Administration. His hair always seemed perfectly coiffed; it was held in place by Consort mousse, which he endorsed. Fencik is currently a partner for new business development at Adams Street Partners in Chicago. Phone & Email (6) All Addresses (4) Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Fencik, who played football and basketball at Barrington High in suburban Chicago, turned down a football scholarship to Wisconsin to attend Yale . [7] Of approximately 1,414 ballots cast, 1,013 were cast in favor of selecting the current location on West Main Street. Gary Fencik was an NFL safety (1976-87), playing his entire career with the Chicago Bears. Find out more. He has also worked as a sports commentator, mainly on WGN radio where he was a color commentator on Bears radio broadcasts from 19901993. Mr. Fencik graduated from Gage Park High School, Chicago, in 1946. 365+ Things to See, Do & Celebrate in Barrington, IL, Athletes, Barrington 220 Educational Foundation, Barrington High School, Causes & Giving, District 220, Football, Schools, Sports, The List Year to Date, Things to Do, 42. [citation needed] The Physics Program, developed over 25 years, was featured in a PBS documentary produced by Kurtgwbusdeagts Productions and in "Beyond 2000", an Australian television production. 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. Tickets for adults are a $25 donation. Or write about sports? Draft: Miami Dolphins in the 10th round (281st overall) of the 1976 NFL Draft. [7] The Consolidated High School Board of Education, now Community Unit School District 220, consulted authorities on location, educational needs and the most fitting type of building allowing for future planning. Adeline was the loving wife of the late John Fencik; loving mother of the late Karen Adele Fencik, John Gary (Sandy) Fencik, Thomas Scott (Peggy) Fencik, Eric Adam (Beth) Fencik, Renee Suzanne (Robert) Hartoon, and Christopher John Fencik; beloved grandmother of John Patrick Fencik, Charles Fencik, Garrison Fencik, Evan Fencik, Matthew Fencik, Elyse Fencik, Adam Fencik, Noah Fencik, Lauren Fencik-Nergenah, Megan Leigh Hartoon, Stephanie Anne Hartoon-Turner, and Amy Christine Hartoon-Burns; cherished sister of Raymond Glow and Grace Gove; and loving daughter of the late Wanda and Adam Glow. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. GARY FENCIK Fencik, John Gary . 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