We tracked down all the members of the 1985 chicago bears. Team view of the schedules including links to tickets, broadcast channels, and printable views. Not surprisingly the packers won super bowl i 1, 3510, and then they also went on to win super bowl ii 2, 3314 over the oakland raiders. Not for lack of love or respect, but for want of a modern. How did mike ditka turn the bears into a super bowl winning team and what was the 46 defense. They overcame every obstacle in the book, built the best secondary in nfl history and an option. Can you name the super bowl 20 winning chicago bears roster. Oct 14, 2014 thus the 1985 chicago bears is not only deeply nostalgic for their faithful fans, but the only positive highlight of the super bowl era bears. Chicago bears are a professional football team of u. In 2007, the 1985 bears were ranked as the second greatest super bowl. Nfl 1985 super bowl xx chicago bears championship replica fan 18k gold plated ring with display case is the best souvenir for the most of chicago bears fans to memorize the game on january 26, 1986 at the louisiana superdome in new orleans.
The 1985 bears rapped and shuffled their way to a win over new england in super bowl xx in 1986 with a colorful cast of characters, perhaps the greatest singleseason achievement by any pro sports. Jay cutler may sit atop chicagos record books at the quarterback position. Super bowl xli was an american football game played between the american football conference afc champion indianapolis colts and the national football conference nfc champion chicago bears to decide the national football league nfl champion for the 2006 season. I made all 28 teams best midtolate 80s team and crammed them all into one roster, it fn awesome, download. The greatest moments from the 1985 chicago bears season. Other sources rate the 1985 chicago bears as the greatest nfl team ever. Of course the bears didnt get a lot of love, and the colts. Eight years ago today, the bears made their last super bowl appearance, a 2917 loss to peyton mannings indianapolis colts. The following lists are lists of the bears super bowl teams. Jan 26, 2018 prior to the 1985 nfl season, the new england patriots have never won a playoff game in the super bowl era. The roster has been reloaded with newcomers like brandin cooks, mike gillislee. Buddy ryan did in fact leave the team shortly after the victory, but not until after he was carried off the field along with head coach mike ditka.
Jan 31, 2014 six members of the 1985 super bowl champion chicago bears football team have filed a lawsuit over the super bowl shuffle. Did the chicago bears win the superbowl in 1985 or 1986. Feb 03, 2015 the 1985 edition to the nfls crown jewels a. This brings back the sweetness of walter payton and the star studded jim mcmahon and the shocking william the refridgerator perry. What we have up for bid is a 1995 chicago bears 10 anniversary super bowl champs 10 coin set. View hires photos of 1985 bears super bowl xx on espn. The 1985 chicago bears super bowl rings were amazingly detailed. The official site of the chicago bears 1985 schedule. Payton won one super bowl, was a onetime mvp, went to the pro. Even though he was listed on the 1985 roster, he did not play because of injuries and eventually retired. But history was made long before the opening kickoff.
The impact players are innumerable, yet they are all still household names. The 1985 season was the chicago bears 66th in the national football league the 16th. Chicago bears history is a 128page, softcover book covering the history of the chicago bears from 1920 to 2004. As this was before i was born, if rnfl could shed some light on what made the chicago bears so good in the 1985 season.
Colts and bears make super bowl history the indianapolis colts beat the chicago bears 2917 to win super bowl xli. Chicago bears news, scores, schedule, roster the athletic. The following are lists of past and current players of the chicago bears professional american football team. The 85 bears rapped their way into the nfl history books before they even won the super bowl. The bears avenged a devastating 230 playoff loss in the nfc championship game the year prior at the hands of the eventual super bowl champion san francisco 49ers in week six by. Join nfl films as they retell the story of the 85 bears, a team as popular as they were dominant. Some of us are, quite honestly, tired of hearing about the super bowl champion 1985 chicago bears. The chicago bears have won the super bowl 2 times, in 1963 and 1985. Americas game 1985 chicago bears super bowl xx available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. This dvd set really brings you back to the monsters of the midway. I was as excited about my team as i could remember since 1985. Eight years since chicago bears last super bowl appearance. Relive the chicago bears 1985 super bowl xx season.
The 10karat yellow gold rings, commemorating the chicago bears 4610 win in super bowl xx, each sport 40 diamonds, including a halfcarat diamond in the center surrounded by smaller diamonds in the shape of the chicago c. Chicago lost just one game prior to reaching super bowl xx, where it whipped the new england patriots for their first nfl championship since 1963. An interactive guide on all 64 players and coaches of the 1985 chicago bears team. Six members of the 1985 super bowl champion chicago bears football team have filed a lawsuit over the super bowl shuffle. The 85 bears, its time to end the debate right here and now.
The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football is for purists onlythe author, rich cohen, expands the typical sports book to discuss the era in which the bears thrived, the city they thrived in, the nation they captivated, the sport they redefined and the philosophy they embodied. Super bowl xx was an american football game between the national football conference nfc champion chicago bears and the american football conference afc champion new england patriots to decide the national football league nfl champion for the 1985 season. Chicago bears players listed alphabetically or numerically. The set includes heavy metal coins of the lombardi trophy, kevin butler, dan hamption, richard dent, gary fencik, walter payton, jim mcmahon, and mike ditka. Super bowl i was the first super bowl, the championship of american football. Nfl 1985 super bowl xx chicago bears 18k championship. Sports quiz 1985 chicago bears super bowl roster random sports quiz. The super bowl champions, ranking behind the 1972 dolphins. It has pretty much every game of 1985 season except for one or two, i think, that were only broadcast locally including the playoffs and super bowl. In 2018, the chicago bears lost to the philadelphia eagles in the wild card round. The bears dominated the season, dominated the playoffs and dominated the new england patriots to win super bowl xx. A complete listing of current chicago bears players.
Regular season week date opponent 1 sept 8, 1985 tampa bay 2 sept 15, 1985 new england 3 sept 19, 1985 at minnesota 4 sept 29, 1985 washington 5 oct 6, 1985 at tampa bay. Super bowl shuffle lawsuit filed by former members of 1985. The 1985 chicago bears super bowl rings were amazingly. Live combine draft fantasy menu games menu network menu news menu playoffs menu pro bowl menu shop menu standings menu stats menu super bowl menu teams menu tickets menu more horizontal more vertical my location network news pause play. The alltime starting depth chart for the chicago bears 247 sports. I found the fans perspective and the author relaying his chance to actually attend the super bowl and his reminisces about being a hard luck bears fan a very engaging aspect of the book. The 1985 chicago bears really brought football back to the cold midwest in 1985 and handed da bears their long awaited super bowl ch ampionship. He left the bears after the super bowl win to coach of the philadelphia eagles. Also, who were the standout players during that season from the wr, rb, te, qb, etc. The 1985 chicago bears really brought football back to the cold midwest in 1985 and handed da bears their long awaited super bowl ch. Mccourty twins celebrate chance to play for super bowl liii americas game now playing.
Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Chicago bears 46 on january 26th, 1986 full team and player stats and box score. The last time the team won a postseason game in any league was the afls divisional. Thus the 1985 chicago bears is not only deeply nostalgic for their faithful fans, but the only positive highlight of the super bowl era bears. Dolphins end 85 bears undefeated season week, 1985. Mar 10, 2015 1987 chicago bears nfl yearbook ironworker jeff. Opinions expressed by forbes contributors are their own. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, a portrait not merely of a team but of a city and a game. But mostly its about being a fanabout loving too much.
In 2010, the chicago bears beat the seattle seahawks in the divisional round. As we gear up for the super bowl, along with the release of the upcoming espn documentary 30 for 30. Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the chicago bears victory in super bowl xx. Prior to the 1985 nfl season, the new england patriots have never won a playoff game in the super bowl era. The bears beat the patriots 207 in week 2, then the 4610 smashing in super bowl xx. Covert, dent, duerson, hampton, hilgenberg, mcmahon, payton, singletary, wilson. They lost the afc championship at home to the patriots where had they won there would have been a rematch with the bears in the super bow. From their founding as the decatur staleys, through the move to chicago, championships in the 1930s and 40s, the monsters of the 1950s, to. Last year, he authored a book, from butler to cutler, the story of no. The bears defeated the patriots by the score of 4610, capturing their first nfl championship since 1963.
The bears won super bowl 20 by a score of 4610, by far the largest margin of victory in a super bowl to that point. When was the last time the bears lost a playoff game. Throughout chicago history, no other sports team has been as unforgettable and loved as the 1985 bears. In 2007, the 1985 bears were ranked as the second greatest super bowl championship team on the nfl networks documentary series americas game. Where can i find a bluray or dvd copy of the 1985 super bowl. Nfl 1985 super bowl xx chicago bears championship replica fan.
Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. This is a dvd collection i wasnt sure would ever see the light of day. With that win, the 1985 bears completed one of the most dominant seasons in nfl history. The official source of the latest packers player roster, including positions, jersey numbers, player bios, experience and more. The set includes heavy metal coins of the lombardi trophy, kevin butler, dan hamption, richard dent, gary. I wouldnt buy from that link, but thats the one you should get. On january 26, 1986, in new orleans, louisiana, the chicago bears score a super bowl record number of points to defeat the new england patriots, 4610, and. Can you name the 1985 chicago bears openenig day roster.
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