RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Edward A. Sprinkle has been called to eternal life by the wisdom of God at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Palos Heights, Edward A. Sprinkle was a former standout member of the Chicago Bears football team and the loving husband of the late Marian, nee Carlson; and
WHEREAS, Edward A. Sprinkle was the much-adored father of Edward, Robert and Susan, the grandfather of five and the great-grandfather of seven to whom he imparted many of the fine and noble qualities that he possessed in abundance; and
WHEREAS, A native of Tuscola, Texas, Edward A. Sprinkle attended the U.S. Naval Academy where he played football and tried out for the Chicago Bears in 1944; and
WHEREAS, Edward A. Sprinkle rose to fame as defensive end for the Chicago Bears and earned the nickname "The Claw" for his aggressive playing style; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his ability to flatten quarterbacks with a single swing of his powerful forearm, Edward A. Sprinkle played in four pro bowls and was the last living member of the Chicago Bears 1946 Championship team; and
WHEREAS, Edward A. Sprinkle was a fan favorite who wore No. 7 on his jersey and retired from professional football after the 1955 season; and
WHEREAS, Following his professional football career, Edward A. Sprinkle owned a tile and carpeting store in the Mt. Greenwood neighborhood which he later relocated to Palos Park; and
WHEREAS, Edward A. Sprinkle also owned a bowling alley for a number of years in Chicago Ridge; and
WHEREAS, Edward A. Sprinkle was inducted into the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame in 1984; and
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WHEREAS, The hard work, sacrifice and dedication of Edward A. Sprinkle serve as an example to all; and
WHEREAS, His love of life and ability to live it to the fullest endeared Edward A. Sprinkle to his family members, friends and all who knew him, and enabled him to enrich their lives in wa...
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