The 1985 Chicago Bears - 20th Anniversary

http://www.bearshistory.com/ ^ | 08/27/2005 | http://www.bearshistory.com/

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

The 1985 Chicago Bears made an impact on the NFL and the world overall like no other pro football team had before, or has since. This is well documented and celebrated. ESPN even selected this team as the best single team in the history of the league.

This fall will mark the 20th anniversary of that great group of players and coaches. This year the team has incorporated to "provide economic opportunities" for its players during the celebration. Undoubtedly the Bears organization and its paid professional web developers will create some snazzy content on their site for the anniversary.

The fact remains that fortunately, if one searches for "1985 Chicago Bears" on most search engines, the first hit will be this here site, I'm proud to say. So to give thanks to my loyal visitors, I have created additional content on the '85 page. This includes news & notes from the season, profiles on the starters, and links to full rosters and stats. I'm sure the '85 salary page will open many an eye as well.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I know I live deep in the heart of Packers country but I just gotta give respect where respect is due. The greatest team in football history (and arguably, the most colorful ever in professional sports) belongs to the '85 Bears, no question about it.

[MarkeyD]

I lived in Chicago at the time, and given it's been 20 years with no Super Bowl in sight, this is just sad.

[MetalHeadConservative35]

hey wheres da coach?

[Echo Talon]

'85 Bears best team ever! :D

[Allen In Texas Hill Country]

I especially remember one game in that season, may have been a playoff, with the 49ers (I think). The Bears had a 4th down on their own 40 yard something and went for it. They did it knowing their defense would absolutely stop the 49ers anywhere on the field. They did not make the 1st down and turned the ball over. When they got the ball back it was in 49ers territory.

What an AWSOME defense!!!!!!!!!!! Best ever of any team.

And I'm a 40 year Cowboy fan.

[akorahil]

given it's been 20 years with no Super Bowl in sight, this is just sad.

[takbodan]

Just sad Walter Payton isn't here to celebrate. He was the best of the best.

[ImProudToBeAnAmerican]

Okokok...Jim McMahon - best player in the history of the game.

He wasn't very fast, or big, he threw as many ducks as spirals, and his arm certainly wasn't the strongest, but he had the biggest heart.

[Gator101]

Boy, I sure hope we get an encore performance of the "Super Bowl Shuffle".

Actually, looking back and as ridiculous as it was, you have to admire the nerve. Talk about the ultimate pre-game taunt that had the potential to blow up in their faces...yet they made good their boast and won.

Pro teams nowadays are so worried about giving the other team motivation I don't think we will see something like that again.

[Howie66]

Upon further review....da Bears STILL suck!

[MarkeyD]

OK, 4 Super Bowls and no victories is sad too.

[Troublemaker]

Just sad Walter Payton isn't here to celebrate. He was the best of the best.

Bump to that.

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Thanks for the reminder. We got our behinds kicked by the Pats last night. LOL at your screename too!

[clintonh8r]

Dolphins 38
Bears 24
No perfect season for YOU! (and I was there....)

[clintonh8r]

ouch!

[ErnBatavia]

Didn't I read someplace that he's had some really serious health problems for the past several years?

Now that I've gotten myself curious, I suppose I'll have to fire up the Googleization process...

[AmishDude]

What respect? All I see is 1 loss.

Go 'Phins!

[MarkeyD]

A few lucky plays and you get a victory.

But we got you back. You hired Dave Wannstedt after us.