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The '85 Bears

Author : Mike Ditka

Publisher : Triumph Books

Page : 326 pages

File Size : 31,53 MB

Release : 2015-09-14

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1633193217

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Book Description

The ultimate record of a great franchise's greatest season as told by none other than Da Coach himself In Ditka's own words, this 30th anniversary volume of The '85 Bears is packed with special features that make it the ultimate must-have treasure for every Bears fan. This updated edition features the authors' reflections on the incredible championship season as well as recaps and statistics for every regular- and post-season game bring the entire 1985 campaign to life. Interviews with fan favorites—from the Fridge to Buddy Ryan—as well as special commentary from Gary Fencik offer extra insight into the team's Super Bowl run. Capping off a truly memorable volume is a bonus audio CD that features an exclusive interview with Mike Ditka, providing even more memories from a truly golden era of Chicago football.



Chicago Bear #85 Silky D Bares All

Author : Chet Coppock

Publisher :

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 20,88 MB

Release : 2019-08-31

Category : Wide receivers (Football)

ISBN : 9781077291836

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Wide receiver for the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, Dennis McKinnon chronicles his life experiences on the field and off. Touching stories of pain and sacrifice interspersed with the heartbreak of racism, domestic violence and political activism.





The Rise and Self-destruction of the Greatest Football Team in History

Author : John Mullin

Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 40,6 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 9781572437906

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This book is the story of one of the greatest football teams in the history of the NFL: the '85 Bears. They were, for a brief, magical moment, a band of eccentrics who went from nobodies to rock stars and cult figures--they took America on a wild ride in the middle of one of the wildest times in history. The Rise and Self-Destruction of the Greatest Football Team in History reveals all the stories from that year, like how Walter Payton ended up hiding in a storage closet and why the team collapsed under the weight of its own greatness.



Sweetness

Author : Jeff Pearlman

Publisher : Avery

Page : 496 pages

File Size : 29,26 MB

Release : 2012-08-28

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1592407374

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The definitive biography of Chicago Bears and Hall of Fame superstar Walter Payton. Based on meticulous research and interviews with nearly 700 contacts, an unforgettable portrait that describes a man who lived his life just like he played the game: at full speed.



Amazing Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline

Author : Steve McMichael

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 392 pages

File Size : 43,85 MB

Release : 2017-09-05

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1683581245

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More than just a football team, the Chicago Bears are a vital part of Chicago culture. After close to a century of play, the Bears have won more regular season games than any other NFL franchise. With twenty-seven players in the Hall of Fame and fourteen retired jerseys, it’s no wonder the Bears are a beloved, storied franchise. But the Bears, like Chicago, are not just people: they are true personalities. In Amazing Tales From the Chicago Bears Sideline, Bears fans can read about the men who have made the Bears one of the greatest teams in pro football—George Halas, Dick Butkus, Mike Ditka, Jay Culter, Richard Dent, Dan Hampton, and many others. Former Bears star Steve McMichael takes a front row seat in this collection of stories. Readers get an opportunity to relive the glory years of a charter NFL franchise—as seen through the eyes of a legendary player. McMichael covers it all, from training camp misadventures in Lake Forest, Illinois, and Platteville, Wisconsin, and Ditka’s locker room tirades to nights on the town with teammates, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of historic moments. From first kick-off to overtime play, Amazing Tales from the Chicago Bears Sideline covers some of the franchise’s greatest moments, and is a must-have for any true Bears fan.



The Truth About Bears

Author : Maxwell Eaton, III

Publisher : Roaring Brook Press

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 34,30 MB

Release : 2018-02-27

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1250306221

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Book Description

Maxwell Eaton III's The Truth About Bears is a lighthearted nonfiction picture book, filled with useful facts about bears that will make you laugh so hard you won’t even realize you’re learning something!



The '85 Bears

Author : Chicago Tribune (Firm)

Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,84 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Compact discs

ISBN : 9781572437920

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Book Description

Jim McMahon. The Super Bowl Shuffle. 15-1. William "Refrigerator" Perry. 46-10. Walter Payton. It was a magical season, a season that will live forever in the memory of every Bears fan, and a season now brought vividly back to life in these pages. Relive the drama and excitement of the 1985 season in first hand accounts from the archives of the Chicago Tribune. The Bears won their first 12 games of the season en route to posting a 15-1 regular season mark, tying the most regular season wins by a team in NFL history. They also claimed a second straight NFC Central title as a club record nine players were selected to Pro Bowl. They set seven Super Bowl records, including most points (46) and largest margin of victory (36). The game was witnessed by record-setting number of viewers via television worldwide. The next day, the team was greeted by an estimated 500,000 people in a tickertape parade in downtown Chicago. It's all here in one comprehensive and affordable package that every Bears fan will want to keep and treasure.



If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears

Author : Otis Wilson

Publisher : Triumph Books

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 23,74 MB

Release : 2017-09-01

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1633199355

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Led by stars like Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, William "Refrigerator" Perry, head coach Mike Ditka, and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, the Chicago Bears in the 1980s were an NFL powerhouse. As anyone who's seen "The Super Bowl Shuffle" surely knows, they were also an unforgettable group of characters. Otis Wilson, the Bears starting outside linebacker, was right in the center of the action, and in this book, Wilson provides a closer look at the great moments and personalities that made this era legendary. Readers will meet the players, coaches, and management and share in their moments of triumph and defeat. Be a fly on the wall as Wilson recounts stories from those days in Chicago, including the 1985 Super Bowl-winning season. If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears will make fans a part of the team's storied history.



Inside the Chicago Bears

Author : Christina Hill

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 41,14 MB

Release : 2022-08

Category : Football

ISBN : 9781728462349

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"The 1985 Chicago Bears might be the best team in NFL history. Explore the franchise's origins, why the '85 Bears were special, and which superstar players will carry Chicago to their next Super Bowl victory"--