In cohens book, nothing matters more than football, and no one has ever played the game quite like the 1985 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. In 80 and 81 he was an all american and led the nation in passing and total offense. Mac attended brigham young university in provo, utah from 19771981 and played quarterback for their football team. The story of foles return to football is one of several in the book, cowritten with author joshua cooley, that give insight into what makes the new bears quarterback tick. Recommendation in selecting the best book monsters. Nov 29, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. A riveting account of the 1985 chicago bears and the authors personal relationship with the football team an account of the chicago bears 1985 championship season shares anecdotes about its extraordinary events while describing the contributions of such personalities as walter sweetness payton, dan danimal hampton, and coach mike ditka. Aug 29, 2016 chicago bears team photo from the 1985 season. Nov 28, 2015 bears quarterback steve fuller is brought down during a loss to the miami dolphins on dec. Looking for a sports nerds take on what will happen sunday. From staley da bear and the fog bowl to the 1985 super bowl championship, youll share all the memories with the next generation. Rich cohen on his new book about the 85 chicago bears.
For those who lived in chicago in 1985, the chicago bears were the team to remember and certainly the one for the ages. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, glencoe native rich cohen remembers growing up with a team that destroyed its opponents and captivated the city. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, by rich cohen to read this day can be acquired by reading this page. Chicago bears 101 by brad epstein board book from michaelson entertainment isbn. Jim played in the nfl for fifteen years for seven different teams. 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. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, his discerning probe into the mysteries of a great team his team, when he was a seventeenyearold chicagoan and nothing mattered more. Jul 11, 2017 for the 1985 chicago bears, one hit made their seasonand the teamagainst lions quarterback joe ferguson. They steamrolled to a 151 regularseason record, pitched backtoback shutouts in the nfc playoffs, then posted the largest margin of victory in super bowl history with a 4610 win over the patriots. What the 85 bears does, much like rich cohens 20 book on the. For the record, former bears quarterback jim mcmahon was interviewed.
This was published in the january 10, 1986 chicago sun times. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football that give your satisfaction preference will be satisfied by means of reading this book. It was the kind of hit everyone remembers, and one that it. Here are some of the reasons why the 1985 bears were special. This is a book about america at its most nonsensical, delirious, and joyful show more. 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 bears did have canton inductee george blanda on their roster from 19511958, but blanda only spent one season as the teams firststring quarterback and spent more of his time in chicago playing linebacker and serving as the teams placekicker not exactly a strong endorsement of the organizations ability to evaluate the quarterback position. The following is a list of starting quarterbacks for the chicago bears that have started a regular season game for the bears.
It was time for the breakthrough and the 1985 chicago bears did just that, winning the super bowl with a defense thats at the forefront of any conversation about the best ds of alltime. Dennis mckinnon goes deep in his book, silky d bares all, written with the. The chicago bears selected mcmahon in the first round fifth overall of the 1982. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Indeed, mcmahon is the only bear quarterback to be selected to a pro bowl in the modern era. They are listed in order of the date of each players first start at quarterback for the bears. Why the 1985 bears were so perfect for chicago chicago.
The 1985 chicago bears and thewild heart of football, a portrait not merely of a team but of a city and a game. For the 1985 chicago bears, one hit made their seasonand the teamagainst lions quarterback joe ferguson. What the 85 bears does, much like rich cohens 20 book on. Sep 10, 2015 in january, the chicago bears hired john fox, former head coach for the denver broncos, as the teams 15th head coach. As of the beginning of the 2019 season, chicagos starting quarterback is mitchell trubisky. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, glencoe native rich cohen remembers. If you live in new jersey, they also have a special offer for just. Yet, 25 years after mcmahon was cast out of chicago, the bears have trotted out 27 starting quarterbacks. 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. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football rich cohen. This is a book about america at its most nonsensical, delirious, and joyful. Following a season when both the chicago bears and quarterback mitch trubisky struggled to find consistency, general manager ryan pace is committed, at least for now, to. After mike ditka took over the bears in 1982, the team quickly improved and by 1984 they reached the nfc championship game.
Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. These 84 quarterbacks have started at least one game for the chicago bears of the national football league. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of monsters. Few nfl teams have a legitimate claim to being the greatest of all time, but the 1985 chicago bears are in that conversation. Name age pos wt ht college collegemascot birthdate yrs. His time in chicago ended with a 17221 record and 52 touchdown passes to 93 interceptions. During the 1985 season, mcmahon went from being a chicago icon into a national phenomenon. Chicago bears 16 at green bay packers 10 on november 3rd, 1985 full team and player stats and box score. Mcmahon is heralded as one of the best two chicago bears quarterbacks in their 87year history along with sid luckman 19391950. Mckinnon was an undrafted free agent rookie when he joined the chicago bears in 1983. Nfl 2001 record and fact book, edited by randall liu, p.
The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football by rich cohen isbn. There were many times where the bears quarterback position was in a state of turmoil and the late 1960s was the perfect example. Licensed to youtube by adrev for a 3rd party, adrev masters admin on behalf of bruton. Chicago bears history is a 128page, softcover book covering the history of the chicago bears from 1920 to 2004. Why the 1985 bears were so perfect for chicago in an excerpt from his new book, monsters. This question which has gained urgency over the last year is at the heart of rich cohens deeprunning, soulful monsters. Fox is the first head coach hired by the chicago bears who has previous experience as a head coach with the exception of george halas. Is patrick mahomes a good bet to win super bowl mvp. Os bears substituiram grange por paddy driscoll, uma estrela do futebol americano. You can probably remember at least one thing about some of the chicago bears who played on the 1985 team. In 1985, the bears won their first 12 games and finished at 151.
The rise and fall of the 1985 chicago bears, the greatest. The rise and fall of the 1985 chicago bears, the greatest super bowl team. Butmostly its about being a fanaboutloving too much. But mostly its about being a fan about loving too much. That monday night game was the bears only loss on their way to the super bowl xx crown. They have mostly been in the cold purgatory of failure and embarrassment. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, a portrait not merely of a team but of a city and a game. Sep 03, 2019 during the 1985 season, mcmahon went from being a chicago icon into a national phenomenon. You think youre going to read a football book but you wind up reading about. Scroll over the image and click the red dots to learn more about the teams head coaches. Who was the quarterback for the chicago bears in 1985.
Glimpses of deliverance have preyed on our vulnerabilities. Nov 03, 2011 when the niners have the ball i love this question, because its basically west coast offense vs. Why the 1985 bears were so perfect for chicago chicago magazine. This is a book aboutamerica at its most nonsensical, delirious, and joyful. President barack obama shakes hands with former chicago bears quarterback jim mcmahon as he hosts the 1985 chicago bears football. Bears beat patriots in super bowl xx 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. But mostly its about being a fanabout loving too much.
In january 1986, the 1985 chicago bears arguably the greatest team of any single. Chicago bears on the forbes nfl team valuations list. This list does not include preseason nor postseason appearances. Chicago bears players listed alphabetically or numerically. The cowboys quarterback once was knocked out of a game twice by wilson hits. The bears won their first 12 games with mcmahon at the helm that season, including a game in which an. Oct 07, 2011 1985 chicago bears finally visit the white house. The 1985 chicago bears season was their 66th regular season and 16th postseason completed in the national football league nfl. Quarterback rudy bukich wore number 10 for the chicago bears from 1963 through 1968, quarterback bobby douglass used it from 197075 and backup quarterback peter tom willis wore the number from. The talented, hardnosed wide receiver and punt returner played a.
Quarterback sammy baugh and receiver don hutson elevated the. This is a book written about the 1985 chicago bears from a fans perspective. Will the chicago bears ever have a great quarterback again. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football. He ended the season with a strong performance in super bowl xx, which the bears won 46. List of chicago bears starting quarterbacks american. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, by rich cohen.
It was the kind of hit everyone remembers, and one that it is illegal today. While playing college football he set 71 ncaa records. Listed below are the chicago bears overall quarterback winloss records for players that have started at least one game at quarterback. Senior writer larry mayer discusses the last chicagoarea native drafted by the bears, if the bears considered drafting a quarterback and the most picks the bears have ever made in one round of the draft. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, by rich cohen that is sold in this globe. Jul 20, 2018 mcmahon documentary from 2000 i believe. He played college football at brigham young university, where he was a twotime allamerican 1980, 1981 and later in the professional ranks with the chicago bears, san diego chargers, philadelphia. 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. Active players are listed in bold regular season and postseason games are included in each players totals. Amid all the 50s and super bowl cachet, a team and game from 30 years ago have roared back into the picture. Jim mcmahon sportscentury documentary 1985 chicago bears. For the british politician, see jim mcmahon politician.
The gripping account of a onceinalifetime football team and their lone. The twoway the 1985 chicago bears team finished a dream season by winning the super bowl, 4610, over the new england patriots. Mcmahon became a media darling, not only for his outstanding play on the field, but also for his personality. Chicago bears at green bay packers november 3rd, 1985 pro. I grew up in chicago in the 1980s and watched every single one of their games on tv. He did regain the job in 1970 but didnt do much with it. The 1985 chicago bears were such a team, a melange of talents and outsize. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football is for purists onlythe author, rich cohen, expands the typical sports book to discuss the era in which the bears thrived, the city they thrived in, the nation they captivated, the sport they redefined and the philosophy they embodied. The fans of the chicago bears in their 40s today have a dearth of positive experiences to hang their hat on. The 1985 chicago bears and the wild heart of football, glencoe native rich cohen remembers growing. Chicago bears starting quarterbacks the football database.