Hampton was arrested OWI on Indiana
Hampton was arrested OWI on Indiana

Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton arrested


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor -

Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Dan "Danimal" Hampton was arrested in Indiana on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated last Saturday.

According to CNN, he has had previous driving while intoxicated charges in 2002, 1997, and 1996.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer was booked into Lake County Jail on November 20 and released the next morning with a bail set at $25,000.

Hampton was a member of the Bears' Super Bowl-winning team in 1985.

He had 82 sacks and was first or second-team All-Pro six times during his NFL career.

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