Reynolds, Bubba Smith, Ed ''Too Tall'' Jones, Gene ''Big Daddy'' Lipscomb, Ted ''Mad Stork'' Hendricks. Guaranteed.". Richard Dent was called ''the Colonel'' in 1985 because, just as Col. Sanders and Kentucky Fried Chicken only do one thing, so Dent supposedly only knows how to rush the passer. Perhaps the most heart-breaking story of any player on the Super Bowl Bears, Richardson's life dramatically spiraled downward after his playing career ended in 1989 with San Francisco (he spent 1983-88 with the Bears). He also serves on the team's board of directors, founded McCaskey Sportsmedicine Clinic in Mount Prospect and is an auxiliary officer for the Des Plaines Police Department. For the past four years, Thomas has worked as a coach for Pro Sports Experience, a company owned by the son of former Bears president Jim Finks that runs more than 20 Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps around Chicagoland. Leslie Frazier was also able to give the Bears defense their first highlight of the season by returning a Steve DeBerg interception 29 yards for a touchdown on the second play of the third quarter. He amassed an impressive 1,488 career tackles, 885 of which were solo efforts. Since 2007 he has coached with the San Diego Chargers, first as linebackers coach and now as defensive coordinator. In the coldest game of the season, the Bears recorded their second straight shutout, and third straight game without giving up a touchdown, against Atlanta, with defensive lineman Henry Waechter sacking Bob Holly in the endzone for a safety. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. The unit also had historical cultural significance, as the quartet was featured on the cover of Time magazine. The Bears have assigned uniform numbers to their 10 picks in this year's draft, beginning with first-round selection Darnell Wright, who will wear No. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. He is retired, with the exception of taking part each year in the Texas vs.The Nation game. Named after the hit 1950s song, the Vikings' defensive line was perfectly personified by its incredibly awesome nickname. Sadly, Gayle suffered a terrible tragedy Oct. 4, 2007, when girlfriend Rhoni Reuter and the couple's unborn child were shot and killed in their Deerfield home. No. That tenure included stops at Notre Dame, Cal, the Philadelphia Eagles, the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints before he initially wrapped up his coaching career with the Bears. The Patriots finally scored a touchdown early in the fourth quarter, advancing the ball 76 yards in 12 plays and scoring on an 8-yard pass from Grogan to receiver Irving Fryar. Chicago finally pulled ahead on a 16-yard Walter Payton TD run near the end of the third quarter, and held on for a 1710 victory. Behind the Hogs, "The Diesel" ran for a playoff record 610 yards in four playoff games. A few plays later, McMahon's 27-yard completion to receiver Dennis Gentry moved the ball to the 1-yard line, setting up perhaps the most memorable moment of the game. He remains active with weightlifting and still stops by Halas Hall frequently, where the weight room is named in his honor. One of the best centers to ever play the game, Hilgenberg was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time first-team All-Pro. The '72 Dolphins defense -- which boasted the league's top-ranked unit during the regular season -- did not allow a single point in Super Bowl VII. A nickname that really hasn't faded over time. Since retiring, Phillips has worked as a real estate agent and investor and also owns Home Court Properties (formerly Reggie Phillips Properties) in his native Houston. Today, Morrissey works as a financial consultant and public speaker and also spends time working with the Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps. An All-America tight end from UCLA, Wrightman was drafted by the Bears in 1982, but a contract dispute led him to sign with the Chicago Blitz of the rival USFL. Frazier went out on top, retiring after the 1985 season, primarily becaues of a knee injury he suffered in the first half of the Super Bowl. The Bears defeated the Lions 243, while Walter Payton and Matt Suhey ran for 105 and 102 yards, respectively. "Mama's Boy Otis" has been involved in a number of ventures in business, film and broadcasting since his retirement from the NFL in 1989. Kicker Kevin Butler kicked a 34-yard field goal in the first period. Chicago quarterback Jim McMahon scored on a 16-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and later threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Willie Gault in the third quarter. In a student vs teacher matchup, the Bears shut out the Cowboys, handing them the worst loss in franchise history, as well as the first time they were shut out in 15 years. Hey! Rich Cohen wrote the book, Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Their 36-point margin of victory also topped the 29-point margin of victory that the Raiders recorded over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. In promoting Cabral, Buffaloes coach Dan Hawkins said, "no one person has had more influence in the success of Colorado football than Brian Cabral.". The former Penn State standout could play left and right defensive end. - Mike Ditka: MD, the Doctor. Since retiring, Waechter and his wife have built a successful agricultural supply firm in Grand Island, Neb. "That's what the '85 Bears had." ROAD TO SUPER BOWL 50: A Colts fan on why Indy is pulling for Peyton Even in the '80s, the golden age of sports nicknames, it's hard to remember a team with. Miami's bland, yet iconic nickname was born from the Dolphins' perception that they were underrated and under-appreciated. No recent information could be found on Pete McGrane's whereabouts. Otis Wilson was the Bears first-round pick of the 1980 NFL Draft. He also served in an administrative capacity after his "retirement" as coach in 1991, only to come back as a strength and conditioning consultant in 2005. The offensive tackle and backup center was stymied throughout his career by injuries, requiring eight surgeries. He made 7 interceptions and 12 fumble recoveries. Without any delay, McMahon famously spearheaded a Bears comeback and victory, with the game being nicknamed The Viking Miracle.[14]. First, their 46 points broke the previous record of 38 that had been scored by the Los Angeles Raiders in Super Bowl XVIII and again by the 49ers in Super Bowl XIX. One play turned the game, a 99-yard kickoff return by Willie Gault. His tenure with Indy ironically culminated with a Super Bowl XLI win over the Bears, earning him a second Super Bowl ring. [10], In a trade with the San Diego Chargers, the Bears acquired linebacker Cliff Thrift and punter Maury Buford by trading away their 12th round draft picks from 1985 and 1986, respectively. Record: 15-1-0, 1st in It also brought about the fact that the Bears solidified their position as THE team in town.". 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. By that time, Doomsday added several new stars that included Randy White and Harvey Martin, who shared MVP honors in Dallas' Super Bowl win over Denver. Perry held out until August 5, when he signed a four-year, $1.35million contract. This cut the lead to 10-7 and importantly, on the play, Washington's punter injured his knee and was sidelined for the remainder of the game. The 12-1 Bears hosted the 3-10 Colts and were 20-point favorites in Week 14. However, Mike Ditka lured Stanfel out of retirement to join him with the Saints for the second time in Stanfel's career. Do you have a blog? It almost had that sort of aura to it," said Ken Valdiserri, the team's longtime PR and marketing director. Well, the Bears have their share of colorful nicknames, a tradition that really took off during the 1985 Super Bowl season. Hughes passed away in 2000 at the age of 72. Fearsome Foursome: Dominant Rams defensive line of 1960s led by Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen. With an offense led by quarterback Jim McMahon and running back Walter Payton, the Bears ran roughshod over the league that year with a 15-1 regular season record and an easy 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots . Since the adoption of the 16-game schedule in 1978, the 1985 Chicago Bears are the only team to score 400 or more points while allowing fewer than 200. But the "Monsters of the Midway" moniker didn't allude to a particular unit during that point in time. The wind, blowing at 13mph, caught the ball just enough for punter Sean Landeta to completely miss it, and Shaun Gayle picked it up and ran 5 yards for a touchdown. Before you do, here's the criteria we used when putting our list together. It was the Bears' first NFL Championship title since 1963 and their most recent championship. He returned to the collegiate ranks in 1993 at Iowa Wesleyan, served with the Detroit Lions from 1994 to '96, was head coach at McPherson College (Kansas) and Wayne State, and even returned briefly to the high school ranks. A longtime North Shore resident, Moorehead has spent much of his post-playing career in real estate sales. Here is a rundown on the Bear players and their pet nicknames: - Mark Bortz: Bortzilla (as in Godzilla). After a Fuad Reveiz field goal to put Miami up 107, Marino hit Moore again that set up a Ron Davenport touchdown to increase the gap by 10 points. McMichael played for the Bears from 1981-1993. Brownie - Can be a good name for wild brown bears. Richard Lamar Dent (born December 13, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL), primarily for the Chicago Bears. Phillips' career in the NFL was short -- just four seasons -- but he made the most of it, earning a Super Bowl ring with the Bears as a rookie (he remained with the team through 1987 before playing his final season in 1988 with the Phoenix -- now Arizona -- Cardinals). The team was corralled by hard-nosed Mike Ditka. Richardson was arrested on drug charges more than 20 times after his playing career and sent to prison for 13 years in 2008 for violating probation. But I remember it as the family in the backyard at the picnic, Steve McMichaels said. The Rams are a Smith. The Patriots took a quick lead after linebacker Larry McGrew recovered a fumble from Walter Payton at the Chicago 19-yard line on the second play of the game, setting up Tony Franklin's 36-yard field goal 1:19 into the first quarter. What's the difference between the 85' Bears and the 2014 Bears (besides obviously winning the Super Bowl)? Monsters of the Midway: Introduced in the 1940s when Bears won four NFL titles. Both of those records would stand until Super Bowl XXIV in New Orleans four years later, when the 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos by 45 points, 5510. Bears quarterback Jim McMahon later threw two touchdown passes in the third quarter, both to Dennis McKinnon. Haupt was a longtime defensive line coach and coordinator. In the '85 season, Wilson had 10.5 sacks. Eight plays later, McMahon finished the Super Bowl record 96-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown run to make the Bears lead 303. Here is a rundown on the Bear players and their pet nicknames: - Mike Singletary: Samurai. Still considered one of the greatest players in Michigan State history, Morrissey played almost nine full seasons at linebacker for the Bears before ending the 1993 season and his career with the archrival Green Bay Packers. I think it's the same reason people look with disfavor on the Raiders. [32] However, if one views the game and watches the Patriots' defense, it is clear that their primary goal was stopping Payton and he frequently had three and four defenders keyed on him on nearly every play. Stanfel, 83, who has battled health issues in recent years, splits his time between Chicago and San Francisco. Frederick, who spent nine seasons in the NFL, won a Super Bowl in his final campaign in 1985. Senior writer Larry Mayer ranks the top 10 games of Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher's career with the Bears. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Since retiring from coaching, he has owned and operated radio stations and founded Reel EZ Display, a Chicago-based company. The Bears then scored in the third quarter, but any momentum they gained was lost when Butler muffed the ensuing kickoff, which Dolphins rookie Alex Moyer recovered at the Bears 46. . Here's a look at where Bears players ranked on the list, including three players in the top 10. Simpson? Camarillo, who punted 4 times in the first half, managed to pin the Bears back at their own 4-yard line with a Super Bowl record 62-yard punt. Perry, McMichael and Van Horne eventually reported to training camp. The group is legendary on and off the field, and it ended with a Super Bowl . Suhey played fullback for the Bears from 1980-89 and was the primary blocker for Walter Payton. He signed with the Bears in the off-season as a free agent. Leslie Frazier had a short-lived career, playing from just 1981-1985. Marshall sued the NFL Players Association over total disability benefits and eventually won his case in 2008, but not before he was forced to declare bankruptcy. A few of them were just fun and creative while being more of a reflection of the fan base than of the actual unit. For an encore, the Steel Curtain sacked Roger Staubach seven times in Super Bowl X. With future Hall of Famer Mike Singletary (#50) flanked by the supremely athletic Wilber Marshall (#58) and Otis Wilson (#55), the linebacking unit ranked in at #5 of the greatest linebacking corps in NFL history in NFL Top 10. With Mike Ditka at the helm and Buddy Ryan as the defensive coordinator, the Bears were set up to have one of the greatest runs on the defensive side of the ball, ever. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. For those unaware, the 1985 Chicago Bears are widely considered to be among the best football teams to ever hit the gridiron. Put another way, the 119 penalties the '85 Bears recorded in 19 games were fewer than what 25 percent of the league did in 16 contests this season. Like former teammate Bortz, "Hilgy" also had an unusually long playing career (13 years, including 11 with the Bears and single seasons in Cleveland and New Orleans). Here are some of the grades they received. After a standout career at the University of Illinois, Thomas played from 1982-88 with the Bears, was traded to Denver later in the 1988 season and retired following that season. He was a cornerstone in turning around the Bears defense. He is the longest-serving coach (now at 21 years) of any sport in school history. Andrews' NFL career was brief, spending two seasons with the Bears (1984-85) and one with Seattle (1986). Obama noted that the only loss the 1985 Bears had was to the Dolphins. He also makes frequent appearances at celebrity and Bears-related events. The Bears became the first team in history to go through the playoffs without allowing a point after they defeated the Giants 21-0 and Rams 24-0. video. Find out more. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He also is on the board of directors of Innovative Designs Inc. At 32, Hartenstine was one of the older veterans on the '85 Bears. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. They still have reunions and while some players and coaches are no longer with us, they still have a great relationship. [11] Before the team's season opening game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, players Al Harris, Todd Bell and Richard Dent requested to be traded. Fittingly, Jones is created with coining the term "sack.". The former TCU standout and College Football Hall of Fame member played just one season in the NFL, but what a year it was as the Bears went on to win Super Bowl XX. Among the best nicknames of the current Bears are Maurice Douglass`. [10], During training camp, seven players, including Mike Singletary, Steve McMichael, Keith Van Horne and rookie William Perry, were either unsigned or holding out due to their contracts. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. America's Team: Nickname given to the Cowboys of the 1970s due to their nationwide popularity. He also qualified as a member of the U.S. Olympic bobsled team in 1988. [4][5] In 2007, the 1985 Bears were ranked as the second greatest Super Bowl championship team on the NFL Network's documentary series America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions, ranking behind only the 1972 Dolphins. But the Patriots defense still had no ability to stop Chicago's offense. Over the next four seasons, Dooley compiled a record of 20-36, including one of the team's worst marks in its history, 1-13 in 1969, despite having standout players such as Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus. Record: 15-1-0, 1st in He was taken in the third round of the 1983 NFL Draft. They would score the next forty-five points. The Steel Curtain obliged, sort of, yielding 17 rushing yards on21 carries. He was drafted in the eighth round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Although Krenk's official statistics say he spent just one season in the NFL -- with the Bears in 1984 -- he still earned a Super Bowl ring for spending the 1985 season on injured reserve. Matt is also the uncle of Penn State quarterback Kevin Suhey. The list below goes over the cute bear names we love. Otis Wilson was the Bears first-round pick of the 1980 NFL Draft. On New England's second drive of the period, Chicago cornerback Reggie Phillips intercepted a pass from Grogan and returned it 28 yards for a touchdown to increase the lead to 373. Olsen is flanked in Canton by Jones, who tallied 173.5 sacks during his legendary career. He retired for good in 1999. Bertie. The Fridge. Clyde Emrich, weightlifting/strength coach. "C'mon, you mothers," Foreman told the group, "give us a yard.". He is a successful businessman in his native Texas. [12][37] Additionally, the team possessed several talented offensive players to back up their defense. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He is still immortalized at the infamous Fraser Street Deli in State College, Pa., with a sandwich named in his honor (a lox and cream cheese bagel). Friedman spent 21 years as director of video services, filming all games and practices with the Bears from 1974 to 1994 before leaving the team. . The Evanston native also has stayed true to his home state of Illinois since retiring from a 12-year NFL career that included three seasons with the New York Giants, one with the Broncos and the final eight with the Bears. (Schedule and Results), Playoffs:Won Divisional Round 21-0 vs. New York GiantsWon Conference Championship 24-0 vs. Los Angeles RamsWon Super Bowl 46-10 vs. New England Patriots, Other Notable Asst. The Bears had allowed 212 yards in the first half, but eventually allowed only 95 in the second half. Raiders after eight seasons with the Bears. Week 4 saw Chicago trailing 10-0 early to the Joe Theismann-led Washington Redskins. "This is Speedy Willy and I'm world-class," Gault rapped in the Super Bowl Shuffle, which he helped organize. Through the NFL's first 102 seasons, several units were so memorable that a nickname was bestowed upon them. The former McNeese State standout spent three seasons in the NFL, all with the Bears. He spent the next 10 years in a variety of jobs, including one season as linebackers coach with Buffalo, and served as an assistant coach in the short-lived World Football League, as well as in private business. Even though he speaks with a German-style accent, he was born and raised on Chicago's north side. Taylor's NFL career was short: one season with the Bears (1985) and another with the San Diego Chargers (1986). New England receiver Stephen Starring returned 7 kickoffs for 153 yards and caught 2 passes for 39 yards. Mongo. Jim Thorpe is the spirit of the game. High quality 85 Bears-inspired gifts and merchandise. It makes sense that its first star was someone who'd already lost everything, a ruined man, ill-treated, stripped to his essential qualities: speed, strength, power. . 2 / 10 He was named head coach in 1968 when legendary team patriarch and founder George S. Halas retired from coaching at the age of 73. Haeger spent more than a decade with the Bears as assistant and eventually head equipment manager. 20% off everything ends soon. But after an incomplete pass and a 4-yard loss, they had to send in punter Rich Camarillo again, and receiver Keith Ortego returned the ball 12 yards to the 41-yard line. Gayle played safety with the Bears from 1984 to '94, followed by a one-year stint with the San Diego Chargers in 1995 before retiring. On the next possession, Theismann punted for 1 yard (his only punt in the NFL), and Chicago scored on the very next play to take a 1410 lead, and they cruised from there. A look behind the scenes during the recent photo shoot at Halas Hall for the 2018 season. His longest tenure was as a coach was with the Bears, from 1982 to '88, when he served as offensive coordinator and occasional foil to Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | That was probably true, as only one member of that defense -- linebacker Nick Buoniconti -- is in the Hall of Fame. Patriots coach Raymond Berry then replaced Eason with Steve Grogan to see if he could spark the Patriots offense. Anderson caught just four passes (including one for a touchdown) in two seasons in the NFL, both with the Bears. Some nicknames captured their effectiveness as a unit, while others perfectly depicted their utter dominance. Dooley passed away in January 2008, one month shy of his 78th birthday. While he saw action in just seven games in 1985, he started 13 games the following season, pulling in 23 receptions for 430 yards and two touchdowns. Chicago's first touchdown resulted on a New York punt attempt from their own 12-yard line. The Super Bowl Shuffle Super Bowl XX Media (4 of 25) Most memorable Super Bowl moments of all time", "1985 Chicago Bears Visit the White House | The White House", "President Obama Honors the 1973 Super Bowl Champion Miami Dolphins", "Bert Bell Award Professional Player of the Year", "Mike Singletary Hired as 49ers Head Coach Yahoo! NFC Central Division He spent one year with the L.A. He had frequent clashes with team management and coaches, particularly GM Jerry Vainisi and coach Mike Ditka, which led to his eventual firing of them. Rookies from the Bears 2018 draft class arrive at Halas Hall to be fitted for their gear and sign contracts before this weekend's rookie minicamp. After the Bears won the Super Bowl in 1985, Buddy Ryan left to become the coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. The 1985 Bears defense ranked first in yards allowed and fewest points allowed. The defense led the league in points allowed (198), yards allowed (4,135) and takeaways (54), a feat that wouldn't be accomplished again until the 2013 Seattle Seahawks defense. They became a family in the process and one of the NFLs best. T-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more, designed and sold by independent artists around the world. [19] With the Bears in trouble and trailing 107 in the 4th quarter, a Steve McMichael safety proved to be the key play that turned the game. Join our linker program. The nicknames, or in the case of the 2014 Bears, the lack of nicknames. Who can forget Iron Mike, Sweetness, The Punky QB, Mongo, Danimal, Samurai Mike, The Fridge, and Butthead? Chicago Bears players and coaches walk the orange carpet and enjoy their night at the annual Bears Care Gala on Saturday. Since retiring, he's become a top investment strategist and advisor for Chicago-based Adams Street Partners, where he is a partner and head of business development. The year before they were 10-4. ", "1985 Bears-Dolphins on Monday Night Football: A perfect season evaporated", "Monday Night Football MNF's Greatest Games: Chicago-Miami 1985", "Taking a Look in the Bears History Book: Wilber Marshall, Part 1", "1985 Chicago Bears' dominated New York Giants in playoff opener, proving they were locked in for Super ending ESPN Chicago", Brennan, Christine. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. His touchdown made the score 443. New England took the ensuing kickoff and ran one play before the first quarter ended, which resulted in positive yardage for the first time in the game (a 3-yard run by James). Gault, who turns 50 in September, spent five seasons with the Bears and six with the Raiders before retiring after the 1993 season with 44 touchdown passes in his career. The nicknames spoke for their personalities: "Danimal . NICKNAMES! We're a Grabowski. Unique 85 Bears Posters designed and sold by artists. Charles Tillman likely being one of them considering how many people call him . Chicagobears.com cameras were with Bears great Brian Urlacher before, during and after he received a knock on the door telling him that he was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Led by Klecko's 21.5 sacks, the Jets led the NFL with 66 sacks in 1981. The 1985 Bears were such a great team and defense that they really were more than that. The selection of Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus in the first round of the 1965 draft remains the only time a team has selected two Hall of Fame players in the first round of one draft. The players he dutifully watched over gave him a memorable sendoff: He rode in a limo to and from work on his final day as a member of the Bears organization. Riggins and the Hogs dominated Super Bowl XVII. All rights reserved. ''Kool Mo D'' and Lemuel Stinson`s ''Lemonhead,'' because of his resemblance to the character on the box of Lemonhead candies. at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, The game featured a hit on Lions quarterback Joe Ferguson where he was knocked unconscious by Bears linebacker Wilber Marshall. In Super Bowl IX, it shut out Minnesota's offense while holding the Vikings to 102 total yards. "Put a chip on your shoulder, and don't let anyone knock it off until we win the super bowl!". After retiring from the NFL, Suhey, who resides with his family in the northern suburbs, became an investment banker and has served as executor of Payton's estate since his death in 1999. Kobe was taken too soon, but written in history forever, The sports that people play and watch the most, "The more often you have pushed the boundaries in practice, the easier it is to push that crucial bit harder and longer in matches. He says this, Football is an angry game, played with punishing violence," he writes. He was considered the Bears most intimidating player. Teddy bears are also cute and cute bear names would best fit those adorable cubs. Olsen's contributions to the Rams earned him a spot in the Hall of Fame. For an NFL team today, 104 penalties in a 16-game season is not much to scoff at. Fisher missed the 1985 season because of an ankle injury that ultimately led to his retirement after the Super Bowl. That Super Bowl Shufflin` Crew included Dennis ''Silky D'' McKinnon; ''L.A.'' After an illustrious playing career with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants, the two-time Pro Bowl selection elected to remain in the game as a coach. . Walter Payton had rushed for 120 yards on 17 carries, and McMahon completed 23/34 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.[13].
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