The bears became the only team in nfl history to record backtoback shutouts in the postseason, with a 210. The bears won fifteen games, as the 49ers had the year before, and won their first twelve before losing to the miami dolphins on monday night football to deny a perfect season. Nov 03, 2011 when the niners have the ball i love this question, because its basically west coast offense vs. A fine examination of the 1985 bears and the context in which they came about. Super bowl starters 1985 chicago bears quiz stats by. Mike singletary and the chicago bears super season pro. The 85 bears dominated the nfl during the regular season, playoffs and eventually super bowl xx in a way no team has been able to since. Why the 1985 bears are the best team in nfl history. Lower down on this list, super bowl champions such as the 1989 49ers and 1992 cowboys climb the rankings once the postseason is included. Jan 12, 1986 the patriots defeated the miami dolphins, 3114, thus winning their first afc championship in team history. His record stood until 2014, when it was broken by place kicker cody parkey of the philadelphia eagles.
You can throw out any number of stats to prove the point the playoff margin of victory 10227 in. View the box score for the nfl football game between the chicago bears and the new england patriots on january 26, 1986. The 49ers defeated the dolphins by the score of 3816, to win their second super bowl. Jan 28, 2020 i cant not include those in the data had the bears crushed the peyton manning colts in that super bowl, id surely be counting it as a point in my favor but when a defense has been truly elite 20 seahawks, 2015 broncos, 2002 bucs, 2000 ravens, 1985 bears, its left no doubt. If you live in new jersey, they also have a special offer for just. Mike singletary was the cornerstone of the chicago bears innovative 46defense. Song my story begins a artist graham donald harry preskett, prs. Super bowl xx was played on january 26, 1986 at the louisiana superdome in new. The 1985 bears rapped and shuffled their way to a win over new england in super bowl xx in. Poignant moments include what has happened to players such as mcmahon memory loss.
Join nfl films as they retell the story of the 85 bears, a team as popular as they were dominant. The bears defeated the patriots by the score of 4610. Our 100 bears facts series continues today with what were calling we are the champions, a look back at the iconic 1985 bears squad that won super bowl xx and captured the. Other sources rate the 1985 chicago bears as the greatest nfl team ever. The bears 4610 win was the most lopsided super bowl to that point it has since been surpassed by the san francisco 49ers 5510 victory over the denver broncos in 1989. Mcmahon became a media darling, not only for his outstanding play on the field, but also for his personality. Looking for a sports nerds take on what will happen sunday. Hell no the ravens didnt face 1984 mvp dan marino, 3time super bowl mvp joe montana, super bowl mvp phil simms, 1983 mvp joe theismann, and danny white was a pro bowl quarterback as was ken obrien of the jets. In their 4610 victory over the new england patriots in super bowl xx, the bears league leading defense held the patriots to a record low seven yards rushing, while the hardcharging. How did mike ditka turn the bears into a super bowl winning team and what was the 46 defense.
Perrys surprise touchdown cost las vegas sports books hundreds of. The 2005 and 2007 teams won more games and posted much. The best source on the internet for chicago bears history and 1985 chicago bears information. The nfl defensive player of the year in 1985, singletary led a bears defense that allowed fewer than 11 points per game. The author of this site is available to give presentations to libraries or other organizations on the chicago bears and chicago bears history. This is a book about america at its most nonsensical, delirious, and joyful. So, mainly for my love of ditka i ordered this book commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 1985 chicago bears super bowl champions. Why are the 1985 super bowlwinning chicago bears so beloved. The bears won the nfc central division by seven games over the secondplace green bay packers and earned the nfcs top seed and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs at soldier field. That monday night game was the bears only loss on their way to the super bowl xx crown. Chicago finished 151 in the regular season, routed new england in super bowl xx and immortalized a cast of characters that included mike.
Super bowl starters 1985 chicago bears quiz stats by evolutionbassist play quizzes adfree. Jan 26, 2018 the bears 4610 win was the most lopsided super bowl to that point it has since been surpassed by the san francisco 49ers 5510 victory over the denver broncos in 1989. But mostly its about being a fanabout loving too much. Super bowl xix was an american football game between the american football conference afc champion miami dolphins and the national football conference nfc champion san francisco 49ers to decide the national football league nfl champion for the 1984 season. Is patrick mahomes a good bet to win super bowl mvp. Jan 31, 2011 were just here to do the super bowl shufflechorus of super bowl shuffle lyrics by richard meyer. 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. Sports quiz 1985 chicago bears super bowl roster random sports quiz. Though, lets face it, that core group definitely should have won. Heres a look at 10 ridiculous statistics that define the 85 bears.
Guess the team that won the super bowl for the highlighted season. I cant not include those in the data had the bears crushed the peyton manning colts in that super bowl, id surely be counting it as a point in my favor but when a defense has been truly elite 20 seahawks, 2015 broncos, 2002 bucs, 2000 ravens, 1985 bears, its left no doubt. With that win, the 1985 bears completed one of the most dominant seasons in nfl history. Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the chicago bears victory in super bowl xx.
Chicago bears players listed alphabetically or numerically. Jan 26, 2016 one reason the 1985 bears are so revered in chicago is because it represents the only team that produced a super bowl winner. When the niners have the ball i love this question, because its basically west coast offense vs. One reason the 1985 bears are so revered in chicago is because it represents the only team that produced a super bowl winner. In 1985, the bears won their first 12 games and finished at 151. 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. A fine examination of the 1985 bearsand the context in which they came about. The game grew out of the merger of the nfl and rival american football league afl in 1966. Lower down on this list, super bowl champions such as the 1989 49ers and 1992 cowboys climb the. But the problem was, the player that the bears passed on twice i dont kn. Jul 20, 2018 mcmahon documentary from 2000 i believe. Can you name the 1985 chicago bears openenig day roster. Some players were invited, but refused to participate.
Thirty years later, after the great dallas teams of the 1990s and the last 15 years of being able to count on seeing the patriots in the playoffs and probably the super bowl, the 1985 chicago. The book is primarily a rehashing of the history of the chicago bears and the 85 super bowl season in particular, but cohen tries to weave in a lament about aging that makes it more than the standard sports season recap. 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. If you want to know why the 1985 chicago bears never won another super bowl, look at the irony of their 1983 draft. Chicago bears 46 on january 26th, 1986 full team and player stats and box score. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, a portrait not merely of a team but of a city and a game. In 2000 when the ravens gave up 165 points and the question was raised were they better than the 85 bears defense. He ended the season with a strong performance in super bowl xx, which the bears won 46. Yeah, super bowl xli was about as artistic as finger painting, writes gene wojciechowski. The 49ers defeated the dolphins by the score of 3816, to win their second super. He appeared in a rap record made by the team, the super bowl shuffle, in which he proclaimed im the punky qb known as mcmahon.
The rise and fall of the 1985 chicago bears, the greatest. The bears went to new orleans to play the new england patriots in super bowl xx, and the spotlight on the team intensified. The super bowl champions, ranking behind the 1972 dolphins. 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. If any nfl team in history deserved to dance to a song they wrote about themselves, that team was the 1985 chicago bears.
The bears 1983 draft was one of the best in nfl history. Also, who were the standout players during that season from the wr, rb, te, qb, etc. Ranking all 50 super bowl champions, from best to worst fox. The bears defense was ranked first in the league and only allowed 198 total points. The glory of victory in the super bowl, and the subsequent slow decline of the team. He set a rookie scoring record with 144 points on 31 field goals and all of his 51 extra point attempts and kicking three field goals in the super bowl.
Bears quarterback steve fuller is brought down during a loss to the miami dolphins on dec. In 2007, the 1985 bears were ranked as the second greatest super bowl. Jan 30, 2014 the cover for the super bowl shuffle by the chicago bears shufflin crew, 1985 courtesy of red label music publishing this question originally appeared on quora. The cover for the super bowl shuffle by the chicago bears shufflin crew, 1985 courtesy of red label music publishing this question originally appeared on quora. Jan 25, 2016 the official website of the chicago bears. 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.
The 1985 season was the chicago bears 66th in the national football league the 16th. See results from the super bowl starters 1985 chicago bears quiz on sporcle, the best trivia site on the internet. 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. Ironically, bears players gathered the following day to record the super bowl shuffle video and single. The 1985 bears were footballs version of mike tyson in his prime. Colts take the bite out of the bears defense maybe the guys were too worried about the big play. Butler was also part of the 1985 chicago bears team who won super bowl xx. Were just here to do the super bowl shufflechorus of super bowl shuffle lyrics by richard meyer. In 2007, the 1985 bears were ranked as the second greatest super bowl championship team on the nfl networks documentary series americas game. As the 91st season of the nfl is approaching its finale, it is important to remember that this is the 25th anniversary of the 1985 chicago bears.
Why did the 1985 bears never win another super bowl. The 2006 colts probably werent the best peyton manning colts team of the mid2000s. This team went 151 and outscored opponents 9110 in the playoffs en route to being super bowl. 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. Ranking all 49 super bowl winners bears most iconic play. In new englands first super bowl appearance the patriots were defeated by the chicago bears in super bowl xx, 4610. Thats the lowest rushing total in the super bowl era. The bears became the only team in nfl history to record backtoback shutouts in the postseason, with a 210 win over new york and a 240 victory over the rams. The 1980s bears should have won more than one super bowl. After the miami loss, the team did turn it back around, with 3 wins over indianapolis, the new york jets and detroit, to finish the regular season. 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.
The 1985 season unfolds from game to game, including the painful loss to miami. Sep 03, 2019 our 100 bears facts series continues today with what were calling we are the champions, a look back at the iconic 1985 bears squad that won super bowl xx and captured the. Jim mcmahon sportscentury documentary 1985 chicago bears. Why is the winner of the super bowl presented the vince lombardi.
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