(670 The Score) Bears great Devin Hester is one step closer to Canton.
Hester on Wednesday was named one of the 15 modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2023, which will be selected during Super Bowl weekend in Arizona in February.
Hester is the NFL's all-time leader in return touchdowns with 20, including 14 punt return touchdowns. He played eight of his 11 NFL seasons with Chicago, recording all but one of his return touchdowns for the Bears. Hester was a Hall of Fame finalist in 2022 but wasn't selected for induction.
Former Bears pass rusher Jared Allen is also a finalist for the Hall of Fame's class of 2023. He played 18 games with Chicago from 2014-'15.
Chris Emma covers the Bears, Chicago’s sports scene and more for 670TheScore.com. Follow him on Twitter @CEmma670.
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