Jerry Vainisi | |
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| Born | October 7, 1941 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 4, 2022 (aged 80) Oak Park, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Predecessor | Jim Finks (Bears GM) |
| Relatives | Jack Vainisi (brother) |
Jerry Vainisi (October 7, 1941 – October 4, 2022)[1] was an American football executive and businessman. He served as the general manager and executive vice president of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) when they won Super Bowl XX. He also worked for the NFL's Detroit Lions, the World League of American Football, and in private business.