Chicago Bears All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders

Chicago Bears all-time receiving touchdown leaders starts with Ken Kavanaugh, who still owns the franchise record with 50 regular-season touchdown catches. Harlon Hill ranks second, Dick Gordon is third, and Mike Ditka, Johnny Morris, Curtis Conway and Brandon Marshall help fill out a leaderboard that stretches across almost every major Bears passing era.

This list uses regular-season Chicago Bears franchise receiving touchdowns only. Playoff and preseason receiving touchdowns are not included.

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How This Bears Receiving Touchdown List Works

This ranking is based on regular-season touchdown receptions recorded with the Chicago Bears franchise. Players are ranked by Bears-only receiving touchdowns, not total NFL career receiving touchdowns.

1. Ken Kavanaugh: 50 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1940-1941 and 1945-1950 with Chicago, franchise-record 50 receiving touchdowns and 3,626 receiving yards.

Ken Kavanaugh is the Chicago Bears all-time receiving touchdown leader. His 50 touchdown catches still stand as the franchise record, which is even more impressive because he played in a much lower-volume passing era.

Kavanaugh was one of Chicago’s best early scoring weapons. He was not piling up short, easy touchdowns in a spread-out modern offense. His production came in an era where every passing score carried more weight.

That is what makes this record so strong. The Bears have had bigger modern names, but nobody has passed Kavanaugh’s touchdown mark.

2. Harlon Hill: 40 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1954-1961 with Chicago, 40 receiving touchdowns and 4,616 receiving yards.

Harlon Hill ranks second in Bears career receiving touchdowns with 40. His production was built on vertical impact, not just volume.

Hill averaged more than 20 yards per reception with Chicago, which explains why his touchdown total still holds up. He gave the Bears a downfield target who could turn limited passing attempts into huge plays.

That combination of yardage, scoring and efficiency is why Hill belongs near the top of the best Chicago Bears wide receivers of all-time conversation.

3. Dick Gordon: 35 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1965-1971 with Chicago, 35 receiving touchdowns and 3,550 receiving yards.

Dick Gordon ranks third with 35 touchdown catches. His best season came in 1970, when he became one of the NFL’s most productive receivers.

Gordon gave Chicago a real scoring threat during a stretch where the Bears did not always have steady passing production. His 1970 season sits near the top of the franchise’s single-season receiving touchdown leaderboard and is a big reason he remains this high.

That peak matters. Gordon does not have the same all-time name value as Carmichael-style franchise record holders from other teams, but within Bears history, his scoring production is impossible to ignore.

4. Mike Ditka: 34 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1961-1966 with Chicago, 34 receiving touchdowns, 4,503 receiving yards and 316 receptions.

Mike Ditka ranks fourth among the Chicago Bears all-time receiving touchdown leaders. Before the coaching legacy, Ditka was one of the most important receiving tight ends in NFL history.

His scoring production came from a position that was still being reshaped. Ditka could block, win through contact and create explosive plays as a receiver, which gave Chicago a different kind of offensive weapon.

His Bears résumé also explains why he still holds up in broader tight end discussions. For more position context, check out our best tight ends of all-time tier list.

5. Johnny Morris: 31 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1958-1967 with Chicago, 31 receiving touchdowns, franchise-record 5,059 receiving yards and 356 receptions.

Johnny Morris is tied for fifth with 31 receiving touchdowns. He is best known as the Bears’ all-time receiving yards leader, but his touchdown production also keeps him high on this list.

Morris was a reliable target across a long Chicago career. He did not have the same touchdown rate as Kavanaugh or Hill, but his combination of volume and scoring makes him one of the franchise’s most important pass catchers.

His place near the top of both major receiving leaderboards is the real point. He leads the Chicago Bears all-time receiving yards leaders list and still sits inside the top five in receiving touchdowns.

5. Curtis Conway: 31 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1993-1999 with Chicago, 31 receiving touchdowns, 4,498 receiving yards and 329 receptions.

Curtis Conway is also tied for fifth with 31 receiving touchdowns. He was one of Chicago’s most productive modern wide receivers before the 2000s.

Conway brought speed, size and big-play ability to a Bears offense that needed it. His 1995 season was one of the strongest receiving seasons in franchise history, and it is a major reason he is this high on both the yardage and touchdown lists.

He often gets overlooked because the Bears have not usually been defined by wide receiver play, but the numbers put him comfortably in this range.

5. Brandon Marshall: 31 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 2012-2014 with Chicago, 31 receiving touchdowns and 3,524 receiving yards.

Brandon Marshall completes the three-way tie at No. 5 with 31 receiving touchdowns. His Bears run was short, but the scoring impact was massive.

Marshall gave Chicago a true physical No. 1 receiver. He could win contested catches, dominate in the red zone and force the passing game through him without looking out of place.

His 2012 and 2013 seasons are among the best two-year receiving stretches in Bears history. Longevity keeps him from ranking higher in all-time franchise value, but his touchdown production is not debatable.

8. Willie Gault: 27 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1983-1987 with Chicago, 27 receiving touchdowns, 3,650 receiving yards and a Super Bowl XX title.

Willie Gault ranks eighth with 27 receiving touchdowns. His world-class speed made him one of the most dangerous deep threats in Bears history.

Gault’s job was not to catch eight passes every week. He stretched the field, changed safety depth and gave the 1985 Bears a home-run option that fit perfectly beside Walter Payton and an all-time defense.

His speed still stands out historically, which is why he fits naturally into our fastest NFL players ever ranking.

9. Alshon Jeffery: 26 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 2012-2016 with Chicago, 26 receiving touchdowns, 4,549 receiving yards and one Pro Bowl selection.

Alshon Jeffery ranks ninth in Bears receiving touchdowns. His Chicago peak gave the franchise a big-bodied outside receiver who could win downfield and finish through contact.

Jeffery was especially valuable because he did not need perfect separation to make plays. He could win contested catches, work the sideline and give Bears quarterbacks a large target in scoring areas.

His 2013 season remains one of the best wide receiver seasons in Bears history, and his touchdown total keeps him inside the franchise top 10.

10. Marty Booker: 25 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1999-2004 and 2008 with Chicago, 25 receiving touchdowns, 3,895 receiving yards and 329 receptions.

Marty Booker is tied for tenth with 25 receiving touchdowns. He was one of Chicago’s most dependable targets during the early 2000s.

Booker was not built around pure speed. His value came from strong hands, route detail and the toughness to work inside areas of the field.

That made him useful in uneven passing offenses. He produced enough to stay on both major Bears receiving leaderboards, which is not a small thing for this franchise.

10. Bill McColl: 25 Receiving TDs

Chicago Bears Stats: 1952-1959 with Chicago, 25 receiving touchdowns, 2,815 receiving yards and 201 receptions.

Bill McColl shares the No. 10 spot with 25 receiving touchdowns. His production came during a different passing era, but his scoring impact was strong enough to remain on the franchise leaderboard decades later.

McColl was a reliable touchdown target in Chicago’s offense during the 1950s. His yardage total does not match the bigger names above him, but the touchdown count is the reason he belongs here.

That is the value of a stat-specific list. The Bears receiving yards leaderboard tells one story. This one shows which pass catchers actually finished drives.

Biggest Takeaways

The biggest takeaway is Ken Kavanaugh’s staying power. He has remained the Bears’ receiving touchdown leader for decades with 50 touchdown catches, and nobody else in franchise history has reached even 45.

The second takeaway is how tie-heavy the middle of the leaderboard is. Johnny Morris, Curtis Conway and Brandon Marshall all finished with 31 receiving touchdowns, while Marty Booker and Bill McColl share the No. 10 spot at 25.

The third takeaway is how many eras and positions show up. This list includes early Bears stars, Hall of Fame tight end production, 1980s speed, 1990s volume, modern contested-catch receivers and even active-era players like Cole Kmet.

Full Table: Chicago Bears All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders

Note: This table uses regular-season Chicago Bears franchise receiving touchdown stats only. Tied ranks are preserved.

FAQ: Chicago Bears All-Time Receiving Touchdown Leaders

Who has the most receiving touchdowns in Chicago Bears history?

Ken Kavanaugh has the most receiving touchdowns in Chicago Bears history with 50 regular-season touchdown catches.

Who is second in Bears career receiving touchdowns?

Harlon Hill ranks second in Chicago Bears career receiving touchdowns with 40 receiving touchdowns.

Who is third in Bears career receiving touchdowns?

Dick Gordon ranks third in Chicago Bears career receiving touchdowns with 35 receiving touchdowns.

Why are three players ranked fifth?

Johnny Morris, Curtis Conway and Brandon Marshall are all ranked fifth because each player finished with 31 receiving touchdowns for the Bears.

Who are the two players tied at No. 10?

Marty Booker and Bill McColl are tied at No. 10 in Bears career receiving touchdowns with 25 touchdown catches each.

Are playoff receiving touchdowns included in this Bears ranking?

No. This ranking uses regular-season Chicago Bears receiving touchdowns only. Playoff and preseason receiving stats are not included.

Conclusion: Ken Kavanaugh Still Owns the Bears Receiving TD Record

Ken Kavanaugh remains the Chicago Bears all-time receiving touchdown leader with 50 regular-season touchdown catches. Harlon Hill is second, Dick Gordon is third, and Mike Ditka remains one of the most important scoring tight ends in franchise history.

The middle of the leaderboard is full of ties. Johnny Morris, Curtis Conway and Brandon Marshall all finished with 31 receiving touchdowns, while Marty Booker and Bill McColl share the final top-10 spot with 25.

For a franchise that has often been defined more by defense and rushing than passing volume, this leaderboard gives a useful look at the Bears players who actually finished drives through the air.

More Bears and NFL Rankings

For the full franchise picture, visit our Chicago Bears all-time leaders and player rankings hub.

You can also read our related Bears pages for the best Chicago Bears players of all-time, best Chicago Bears wide receivers of all-time, Chicago Bears all-time receiving yards leaders, Chicago Bears all-time passing yards leaders, Chicago Bears all-time rushing yards leaders and Chicago Bears all-time rushing touchdown leaders.

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