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[33] [32] Dick Butkus was a linebacker drafted by the Bears in the 1965 NFL draft. During his 9-year career with the Bears, he was the Defensive Player of the Year twice, made eight Pro Bowls, and was selected as an All-Pro eight times. He was also unanimously selected for the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. [34] [35]
The 1985 season was the Chicago Bears' 66th in the National Football League (NFL) and their fourth under head coach Mike Ditka.The Bears entered 1985 looking to improve on their 10–6 record from 1984 and advance further than the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the 15–1 San Francisco 49ers.
McMahon dives into the end zone to score a touchdown for the Chicago Bears during Super Bowl XX The 1985 Chicago Bears' visit to the White House in 2011. In 1985, the Bears had a tremendous season, later voted by Sports Illustrated magazine as the greatest of all time, winning their first 12 games and finishing at 15–1. McMahon became a media ...
The Bears have had plenty of busts over the 20-plus years. Here's a look at Chicago's worst draft picks since 2000.
In 1985, he was selected in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears; [12] he had been hand-picked by coach Mike Ditka. [6] However, defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan , who had a highly acrimonious relationship with Ditka, called Perry a "wasted draft-pick". [ 6 ]
a The uniform number worn by the player as a member of the Bears. b Only includes the seasons with the Chicago Bears organization. c Ditka was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his service just as a tight end. [12] d Stanfel was inducted into the Hall of Fame for his service just as a player. e Gibron was also the Bears Head coach from 1972 ...
On later date, Chicagobears.com released a list titled "Top 10: Best of the rest", that featured the top 10 snubs from the centennial list. The players include (in a following order): Alex Brown , Thomas Jones , Dave Whitsell , Curtis Conway , Tim Jennings , Leslie Frazier , Roberto Garza , Marty Booker , Nathan Vasher and William Perry .
Dick Butkus, one of the most celebrated linebackers in NFL history who played eight seasons for the Chicago Bears before turning to a career as an actor and sports commentator, died Thursday in ...