He was also awarded a gold record and a platinum video award for the 1985 Super Bowl Shuffle. Each season, well host some of the most renowned artists and speakers in the world. But I cant cavalierly say that its just a game for me. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2:31PM. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. That suits John Sehnert just fine. Fencik was also a defensive captain during the dominant 1985 Bears team that went 15-1 and won Super Bowl XX. A notification will be announced. Mr. Fencik graduated from Gage Park High School, Chicago, in 1946. He also recorded 2 sacks and recovered 13 fumbles, returning them for 65 yards. Email Address: f QYKW @cox.net +2 emails. Vote for Your Favorite 2013 Snow Day Photo, 43. Vocal ensembles, including madrigal groups, have performed at the White House, the Sydney Opera House, Chicago's Orchestra Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Capitol Hill Club, the Supreme Court, and the Goodman Theater, among other venues, festivals, and competitions. 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. "We are inviting students of all ages to attend this event free of charge.". Adeline Julia Fencik (nee Glow), 91, of Zion and Barrington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. [citation needed]. Dont know what they mean. Gary hit (Robinson) so hard that the kid was lying there looking at both sides of the field at once.. [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. The first part of the evening at the high school is open to all ages. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Fencik is having arguably his best season, Pierson wrote on Dec. 22, 1985. Other interests. Gary Fencik was an NFL safety (1976-87), playing his entire career with the Chicago Bears. Fencik played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions and total tackles. She enjoyed giving to many charities and causes. June 11,1954 He was also part of the 1985 Bears team that won the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XX. For more information. 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.. Look no further than the latest list of local volunteer opportunities from the @BarringtonVolunteerConnection !!! [7] These improvements began in 1959 and were completed in the fall of 1960. When the Bears were losing, Fencik didnt go along to get along. Long after his retirement as an administrator and teacher, John Fencik was a mainstay at Barrington High School sporting events. [citation needed] The Fine Arts Department is also one of the most comprehensive in Illinois. In 1985, he received an MBA from Northwestern University. PFR HOF Monitor: 46.45 (78th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02). Phone Number: (773) 472-PZVP +2 phones. He felt that if you really worked at it you could succeed.". He is of Polish descent. 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. In addition to his wife and son, survivors include two daughters, Renee Hartoon and Karen; three other sons, Rick, Scott and Christopher; three sisters, Mary Pogar, Irene Bugno and Ann Boras; and 12 grandchildren. During the 1988 NFL season he paired with James Brown as an NFL television commentator on CBS. He was seen at basketball and football games long after his retirement.". Courageous Conversations: Confronting Prejudice, The Aznavoorian Sisters: Cello and Piano Recital, 3rd Thursdays Art Night Out: Cheryl Cook: Surrounded by Art. Football is a means, not an end. Garys hits were like electricity for me, Plank told Telander. The foundation is a not-for-profit, volunteer organization that finds the funds for initiatives that enhance learning but are not otherwise supported by tax revenues. Gary Fencik Senior Partner, Investor Relations Chicago Gary focuses on the development of institutional client and consultant relationships, and works with other members of the investor relations team to serve the needs of Adams Street Partners' clients. I realized from him how important it is for parents to attend their children's events. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. 39. . This address also has Adeline J Fencik and Christopher Fencik connected to it. Barrington, IL ADELINE FENCIK OBITUARY Adeline Julia Fencik (nee Glow), 91, of Zion and Barrington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. FREE interactive STEM Lab at Quest Academy! In retirement, Fencik remained a presence analyzing the Bears on TV and radio while putting his MBA to use. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Fencik played football at Barrington High School and later went to Yale University to continue his football career. They throw it long and watch me run, Im on my man, one-on-one. Required fields are marked *. [7] These funds were used to add a wing to the west end of the building that connected the school to the gymnasium and add a second story to the original building at the north end; these additions were completed in September 1956. Like Walter Payton he refuses to fade away. Mr. Fencik was previously a physical education teacher, basketball coach, golf coach and dean of boys at Zion-Benton Township High School in Zion. I just cant. [1] Fencik played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions [2] and total tackles. Gary Fencik, a safety, was a key member of the Bears Super Bowl XX championship team. 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. Gary Fencik played 164 games over his career. Playing career Although the village of Barrington incorporated in 1865,[6] the area did not have a dedicated permanent high school until 1949. [citation needed] The music department has received two consecutive Grammy Awards for outstanding programs. Doug Plank was the tutor for good or bad.. John Gary Fencik (born June 11, 1954) is a former professional American-football free safety and an executive with Adams Street Partners. Do you have a blog? But before heading to Manhattan, Fencik, who grew up in the Chicago suburb of Barrington, flew home to see his folks. Just in time for the Super Bowl, get ready to relive the 1985 Bears run for glory with Barrington High School graduate Gary Fencik. The event is part of the Barrington 220 Educational Foundations Alumni Legends program, where they showcase noteworthy Barrington High School graduates. Reservations are required. John Gary Fencik Position: DB 6-1 , 194lb (185cm, 87kg) Born: June 11 in Chicago, IL (Age: 68-253d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2x Pro Bowl 1x All-Pro 1x SB Champ 45 SUMMARY Career G 164 AV 97 Int 38 Yds 488 TD 1 Gary Fencik Overview Game Logs Career Postseason 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Player Game Finder Adeline Julia Fencik (nee Glow), 91, of Zion and Barrington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Please consider a donation as requested by the family. 1. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. My dad was just always there.". His hair always seemed perfectly coiffed; it was held in place by Consort mousse, which he endorsed. 41. 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. Hell regale us with tales from his storied career, from playing football at BHS and Yale University to being a member of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears Super Bowl team. Mr. Fencik, a Chicago native, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, apparently of a massive heart attack, in Barrington. "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. Mr. Fencik "served students and parents for many years in a firm and humorous way," said Edward DeYoung, principal of Barrington High. 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. Barrington Patch will have more information on Fenciks visit to BHS when it becomes available. 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. During the 1988 NFL season he paired with James Brown as an NFL television commentator on CBS. Fencik earned the start as the Bears tried to address their season-long inability to force turnovers. Fencik and Doug Plank were dubbed "The Hit Men", a fact referenced by Fencik in The Super Bowl Shuffle. [7] The original purchase price for the site was $37,000.00. [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. Fencik will share lessons he has learned on and off the field. He also recorded 2 sacks and recovered 14 fumbles, returning them for 65 yards. [7] In 1999, Barrington voters approved an additional bond issuance for substantial remodeling and expansion of the high school. "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. 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From the @BarringtonVillageFarmersMarket to @SpringCreekStewards to @Hopes_In, @ShelterIncAH & the @BarringtonAreaLibrary, there are some exciting ways to lend a hand as the warm weather returns. Phone & Email (6) All Addresses (4) "The Bistro will be a smaller event where people can interact with Gary personally," said volunteer Kelly Henry. He was a member of the Super Bowl XX champions. He is their all-time leader in interceptions and total tackles. He got his master's degree after he had five children. [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. He played college football at Yale University and joined Chicago for the 1976 season after being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of that year's draft. Hire A Barrington Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Our handcrafted haircuts are designed for your specific head shape and hair density. From the @BarringtonVillageFarmersMarket to @SpringCreekStewards to @Hopes_In, @ShelterIncAH & the @BarringtonAreaLibrary, there are some exciting ways to lend a hand as the warm weather returns. Born and raised in Ukraine, Nick Nagorski of, National Volunteer Month is coming up in April, [showcaseidx shortcode encountered an error]. GARY FENCIK Fencik, John Gary . 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. For more information, visitwww.220foundation.org. In his senior season, Fencik caught 42 passes and led the Ivy League with 729 receiving yards. 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. Fencik finished his career with 38 interceptions, which he returned for 488 yards and a touchdown. Adeline had a full and wonderful life experiencing Chicago throughout WWII and the Korean War where her husband honorably served. [7], Last edited on 24 February 2023, at 04:00, "Once a Dolphin, Fencik succeeds as Bears safety", "The Super Bowl Shuffle: A GIF-Heavy Ranking of Every Verse", "Pulaski Day Special: All-Time, All-Polish Bears Team", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gary_Fencik&oldid=1141255100, This page was last edited on 24 February 2023, at 04:00. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Herb Weitman-USA TODAY Sports. Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Gary Fencik will return to Barrington High School on Monday, March 11, as the first in the Educational Foundations Alumni Legends series, according to the Barrington 220 website. In many ways Fencik was a better player in his 30s than he was in his 20s. Fencik was, as the headline of Sports Illustrateds profile of him in its Sept. 30, 1985, issue proclaimed, The Pride of the Yuppies.. He played college football at Yale University, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1976. She was devoted to home and family evident by her actions and guidance to raise 6 children. On February 8, 1947, the village held an election to choose a site for a new high school. John Fencik, 72, of Barrington, retired in 1988 as an assistant principal for Barrington High School. @barringtonvolunteerconnection He had a series of strikingly beautiful girlfriends; one was Charlotte Kemp, Playboys Miss December 1982. John Gary Fencik (born June 11, 1954) is a former professional American-football free safety and an executive with Adams Street Partners. [citation needed] District 220 has received the 2004 Bright A+ award for academic excellence from SchoolSearch. Various documents link the phone number (847) 381-7529 to different owners Andrea Danielle Okrasinski, Adeline J Fencik He started again for the excellent 1986 defense, then played his final season as a backup as Bell and Duerson started together. Still, he felt compelled to put off full-time investment and mortgage banking for two more seasons with the Bears. After graduating from Barrington High School in 1972 and Yale University in 1976, Fencik played 12 seasons for the Chicago Bears and was a member of the 1985 Super Bowl champions. Enjoy the YouTube video. A change in attitude came in the middle of a preseason loss to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1983. A reception for adults only will follow at the Barrington Country Bistro. Fencik finished his career with 38 interceptions, which he returned for 488 yards and a touchdown. 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. John Gary Fencik (born June 11, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears. Gary Fencik has not been elected into the Hall of Fame. She was a lovely woman. As part of the Chicago Tribunes coverage of the Bears 100th season, the Tribunes Bears reporters and editors ranked the 100 best players in franchise history. Born: June 11, 1954 Chicago, IL High School: Barrington (IL) Year College Status; 1972: Yale: 1973: Yale: Lettered: 1974: Yale: Lettered: 1975: Yale: Lettered: Draft: 10th round (281st . Jan 29, 2015 - Compares to Jerry Logan, Darren Woodson, Steve Atwater, Cliff Harris, Carnell Lake, Nolan Cromwell, Jim David, Rodney Harrison, Charlie Waters, Dave . Home Leagues Seasons Teams Players Coaches Drafts Awards Leaderboards. Ways to honor ADELINE FENCIK's life and legacy. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Bears safety also was one of the most violent players of his era. 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. Barrington High School is a public four-year high school located in Barrington, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois, . Enter your email address to subscribe and receive notifications of new posts by email. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Ivy League guy. 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. John Gary Fencik, Age 94. aka John Gfencik, John G Encik, Gary G Fencik, J Gfencik. Purchase adult tickets and reserve free program-only tickets for children and students. Chicago Bears Super Bowl champion Gary Fencik will return to Barrington High School on Monday, March 11, as the first in the Educational Foundation's Alumni Legends series, according to the. Gary Fencik to be at Barrington High School next month sponsored by Barrington District 220 Foundation and the BHS Alumni Association. [7] Of approximately 1,414 ballots cast, 1,013 were cast in favor of selecting the current location on West Main Street. [citation needed], Barrington High School reported that, in 2011, its students scored a composite average of 25 on the ACT college entrance exam, which is reportedly the highest average in the school's history and roughly four points higher than the state and national averages. 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. Resides in Chicago, IL. At Yale, Fencik played wide receiver, catching 86 passes for 1,435 yards and 7 touchdowns from 1973 to 1975. 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. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Learn more TODAY at 365Barrington.com @365Barrington (link in bio) or right here: https://wp.me/p1NGbX-1glE In a near-perfect season for the Bears, it is somehow perfect symmetry that the oldest offensive starter and the oldest defensive starter very well could be the teams two most valuable players.. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Find out more. [1] Fencik played 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears and is their all-time leader in interceptions [2] and total tackles. Gary Fencik holds the team record with 38 interceptions one ahead of Richie Petitbon and two more than Charles Tillman. "Growing up in Zion with all the teams he had, I learned about athletics and character from him. Fencik was also part of the Superbowl Shuffle video that received a gold record and platinum video award. Sign me up for the 365 Barrington Buzz newsletter! At Barrington High School, her husband John was a longtime Assistant Principal and Adeline worked many years for School District 220 Administration. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. For ticketing information, see the calendar below. [9] Ninety-eight percent of Barrington's graduates enroll in college or post-graduate training programs. [12], Some teams have won their respective IHSA sponsored state championship tournament, including Baseball 198586, Cross Country (girls) 200304, Golf (boys) 199293, Gymnastics (girls) 19992000, Soccer (boys) 200708, Soccer (girls) 2016-17 and 201718, and Track & Field (girls) 200607. Just knowing that they are there, even if they don't say anything, is so important. Fencik didnt do much of that early in his career. Gary J Fencik, 94. [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. Look no further than the latest list of local volunteer opportunities from the @BarringtonVolunteerConnection !!! You have funeral questions, we have answers. "He said yes, very graciously, on the first call.". Everyone is trying really hard., Bears safety Gary Fencik was jubilant after intercepting a pass in the second quarter of a 28-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sept. 20, 1981, at Soldier Field. The phone number (847) 381-7529 is also used by Andrea Danielle Okrasinski, Adeline J Fencik.