The Chicago Bears began playing professional football in 1920. In the 103 year span the franchise has had only 12 wide receivers to gain over 1000 yards in a season, including D.J. Moore who passed the threshold this past week. There have been only five that has done it twice and only two to accomplish the feat in back-to-back years.
Can you name the first one to do it?
The answer: Marty Booker.
The 1994 Jonesboro-Hodge High School graduate , who played collegiately at Northeast Louisiana University, now known as University of Louisiana – Monroe, was the first Chicago Bear to gain more than 1000 yards in back-to-back seasons when he gained 1,071 yards in 2001 and 1,189 yards in 2002.
The two seasons were the best in Booker’s 11 year professional career where he played for the Bears, Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons. In his career he had 539 catches for 6,703 yards, scored 37 touchdowns and was selected to play in one Pro Bowl.
Congratulations to Marty!!! A young man that’s very respectful! JHHS. #JonesboroLouisiana proud! I remember him as a kid, getting drafted, playing for Chicago Bears, Miami then Atlanta. I was so proud of him just to be playing NFL Football. I’m proud to have several of his football cards 😍 When he made a touchdown, I yelled go Marty, go Marty….his celebration dance needed practice and more practice 🤣🤣 Congratulations Marty Booker !!!