Vince Vaughn Talks Childhood Bears Fandom, Walter Payton, and Madden NFL 27 Teaser
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Katie Ann Lehman
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Summary
Vince Vaughn discusses his childhood football fandom growing up in suburban Chicago, watching Notre Dame and Bears football, and his admiration for Walter Payton. He also shares memories of living near Doug Plank (namesake of the 46 Defense) and touches on his involvement with the Madden NFL 27 teaser, current football fandom including Caleb Williams, and playing Madden matchups at home.
Key quotes
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As a kid, I lived in Buffalo Grove, and Doug Plank lived down the street from me, and that's who the 46 Defense is named after.
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