His sophomore and junior seasons weren't much better, despite the addition of head coach Lou Holtz before the 1986 season.Īfter totaling just 95 yards and two touchdowns as a sophomore and junior combined, Heck transitioned to the offensive line before his senior season, and after being named a captain, the former tight end started at the left tackle spot. During his freshman season in 1985, Heck recorded just 60 yards on four receptions. By the time Heck became a senior, the punishing two-way player was already one of the most impressive athletes in school history, and he finished up his final year at Woodson by earning the title of " Male Athlete of the Year".įollowing his impressive high school career, Heck accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Notre Dame where he would focus solely on the offensive side of the ball. At 6' 6", Heck exemplified a great blend of size, speed, strength, and intelligence, factors which certainly helped him start on both sides of the ball throughout his high school career.
There, Heck quickly became a dominant force at the tight end and linebacker positions.īy as early as his sophomore season, Heck became a revered player in his district, particularly as a ferocious run blocker from the end spot. At Woodson, Heck participated in the school's football, basketball, and track teams, although it quickly became apparent that he was at his best on the gridiron. Woodson High School in the Washington D.C. Andy Heck's path to the Chicago BearsĪfter being born in Fargo, North Dakota, Heck moved to Fairfax, Virginia before attending W.T. To celebrate the season inching closer and closer, today we will be looking at the life and career of the best player in franchise history to don the number 64, left tackle Andy Heck. Today's edition of Chicago Bears Countdown to Kickoff brings us just 64 days away from the team's opener against the Green Bay Packers on September 10th.
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