Since the adoption of the 16game schedule in 1978, the 1985 chicago bears are the only team to score 400 or more points while allowing fewer than 200. The bears 1985 defense is widely considered one of the best in nfl history, allowing only 12. This is a book about america at its most nonsensical, delirious, and joyful. Jul 20, 2018 mcmahon documentary from 2000 i believe. Led by the great walter payton, who ran for 1,551 yards and a 4. During the 1985 season, mcmahon went from being a chicago icon into a national phenomenon. Chicago accomplished this even though two fulltime defensive starters from. How did mike ditka turn the bears into a super bowl winning team and what was the 46 defense. 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. From staley da bear and the fog bowl to the 1985 super bowl championship, youll share all. Feb 09, 2015 chicago bears vs green bay packers 1985 week 9 duration.
If you live in new jersey, they also have a special offer for just. This website has been created and maintained by chicago bears writer and chicago bears historian roy taylor. Statistical analysis of the greatest defenses in nfl history. He had a streak of 101 games started until 1990, when his playing time was reduced. Chicago bears 101 by brad epstein board book from michaelson entertainment isbn. Jan 25, 2016 the official website of the chicago bears. The 1985 season was the chicago bears 66th in the national football league the 16th postseason completed in the nfl, and their fourth under head coach mike ditka the bears entered 1985 looking to improve on their 106 record from 1984 and advance further than the nfc championship game, where they lost to the 151 san francisco 49ers. Feb 02, 2016 the bears 1985 defense is widely considered one of the best in nfl history, allowing only 12. From their founding as the decatur staleys, through the move to chicago, championships in the 1930s and 40s, the monsters of the 1950s, to the present, its all covered in the book. The 1985 bears were crowned as the greatest team in nfl history in our bracket. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, rich cohen said the 6foot5, 264pound hampton was the bears thumping bass that made everything rock.
But, they also played in the top 2 seasons in terms of average offensive output. And those football gurus that dont consider them to. 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. Statistical analysis of the greatest defenses in nfl. The best source on the internet for chicago bears history and 1985 chicago bears information. Looking for a sports nerds take on what will happen sunday. Aug 16, 2014 the best ever defense from the historian view of the chancellor of footballs view was the 1985 chicago bears hands down. The 1985 chicago bears are considered to be the best football team in history by many nfl experts. But mostly its about being a fanabout loving too much. Jimbo covert pro football hall of fame official site. From staley da bear and the fog bowl to the 1985 super bowl championship, youll share all the memories with the next generation.
Beginning with the franchises 1919 origins as the decatur staleys, this lavishly illustrated book presents the highs and lows from more than nine decades of football. How many of the greatest football team in nfl history can you name. The chicago bears, one of two charter members of the nfl still in existence, have a legendary history. So, the 1985 bears led the league in scoring defense, allowing just 198 points over the course of the regular season. The bears won their first 12 games with mcmahon at the helm that season, including a game in which an. With the 2020 draft closing the book on the 2018 khalil mack trade, we break down. Also, who were the standout players during that season from the wr, rb, te, qb, etc. That brings us to the 1985 bears and the 2008 steelers, 7th and 5th place, respectively in terms of raw statistics. Complete nfl stats regular season stats post season stats. Jimbo covert, a 64, 277pound tackle out of pittsburgh, was drafted in the first round 6th player overall of the 1983 nfl draft by the chicago bears. Chicago bears stats and statistics for the 1985 nfl season, including rushing, passing, receiving, kickoff returns, punt returns, punting, kicking and defense.
The gripping account of a onceinalifetime football team and their lone. Jim mcmahon sportscentury documentary 1985 chicago bears. Can you name the 1985 chicago bears openenig day roster. Chicago bears at dallas cowboys november 17th, 1985 pro. The best ever defense from the historian view of the chancellor of footballs view was the 1985 chicago bears hands down. Author rich cohen was a 17yearold new trier high school senior as the bears were laying waste to the nfl in 1985. This is an intimate take on coaches, players, and ownership as well as significant milestones and events that have shaped what the chicago bears are today. Comparing the 1985 bears to the 2015 panthers fox sports. The official source of the current packers team and player stats.
Steve mcmichael and 1985 chicago bears alumnus dan hampton and otis wilson perform in a rock and roll oldies band with entertaining satirical mike ditka verses called the chicago six. Relive the week 11 1985 matchup between the chicago bears and the. News menu playoffs menu pro bowl menu shop menu standings menu stats. The 1985 bears reign supreme as our greatest nfl team ever. Chicago bears players listed alphabetically or numerically. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, a portrait not merely of a team but of a city and a game. Is patrick mahomes a good bet to win super bowl mvp. Nfl pro bowler 1986, 1987 member of 1985 world champion chicago bears. So, mainly for my love of ditka i ordered this book commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1985 chicago bears super bowl champions. Essentially, the 1985 chicago bears are tied for second with themselves.
The 1985 season was the chicago bears 66th in the national football league the 16th postseason completed in the nfl, and their fourth under head coach. Championships and accomplishments american football. See more ideas about 1985 chicago bears, chicago bears and chicago. That i loved this book probably says as much about me as it does about the book. He earned the bears starting left tackle position starting all 16 games during his rookie season. The complete illustrated history brings the teams vibrant history to life. On the other hand, the broncos didnt lead the league. He was acquired by the chicago bears as a free agent in 1981. Chicago bears hall of famers pro football hall of fame. The chicago bears have a storied history as one of the nfls charter franchises that began play in 1920.
The bears defeated the patriots by the score of 4610, capturing their first nfl championship since 1963. Revised and updated to include the latest seasons on the gridiron, chicago bears. He became one of their starting defensive tackles and help lead them to a super bowl win in 1985. The carolina panthers can end that drought with a victory february 7 against denver.
Chicago bears 44 at dallas cowboys 0 on november 17th, 1985 full team and player stats and box score. Sep 03, 2019 during the 1985 season, mcmahon went from being a chicago icon into a national phenomenon. How badly they trounced sound competition has resonated for decades. Chicago bears vs green bay packers 1985 week 9 duration. Chicago bears at dallas cowboys november 17th, 1985. Chicago bears history is a 128page, softcover book covering the history of the chicago bears from 1920 to 2004. There are teams that are fairhaired, and those that arent so fairhaired. Almost all of the successes on and off the field for the bears from its beginnings through 1983 can be attributed to george papa bear halas.
Hall of fame sportswriters don pierson and dan pompei connected with the foremost authority on the chicago bears, virginia mccaskey, to create a unique look back at the first 100 years, the chicago bears centennial scrapbook. Available on kindle ebook and can be read on any device with the free kindle app. 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. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. The bears made the list with nine different teams, including the dominating defense and run game of the 85 bears and the highscoring 1941 bears. When the niners have the ball i love this question, because its basically west coast offense vs. Nov 14, 20 photos of the chicago bears from their legendary 1985 season. Take a look at which players led the 1985 bears in different stat. The bears boast the most members who have earned election to the pro football hall of fame. The official website of the chicago bears the charter franchise of the national. But from a change in offensive philosophy to a stricter rule book to new types. Thirtyfive players and coaches who spent time with the team have earned enshrinement. The 1985 chicago cubs team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1985 season.
As the 50th anniversary of the big game approaches, espns new movie tells the story of the 1985 chicago bears, arguably the greatest team of any single season, and their pop culture domination. Nov 03, 2011 when the niners have the ball i love this question, because its basically west coast offense vs. The dolphins were inolved in another classic on dec. In 2019 the bears welcome our fans, partners, chicagoland as well as, sports fans around the world to celebrate bears100, our 100th season. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. No team has won a super bowl record after a 151 regular season since the 1985 chicago bears. The details in the tellall book may or may not all be true, but even if a few of the stories are true, it is clear he had some struggles. 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.