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Soldier Field looks quite a bit different now than it did 40 years ago. That was the last time the Chicago Bears and the Los Angeles Rams met in the playoffs, and Bears fans are hoping for a similar result on Sunday.
In 1985, the Chicago Bears made history, winning the Super Bowl after a dominant season and becoming the only professional sports team to land a Billboard Hot 100 hit with the Super Bowl Shuffle. As the current Bears squad heads to the playoffs, can they recapture the magic of ’85?
Fiery head coach Mike Ditka led that group of personalities to arguably the most impressive campaign in NFL history, earning praise (worship?) on a recurring "Saturday Night Live" skit entitled "Bill Swerski's Superfans" in the early 1990s.
Patriots crush Chargers in NFL Playoffs Wild Card, joining the 1985 Bears with a historic defensive night that set a fierce tone.
Sunday of this week was the anniversary of the appearance of "The Super Bowl Shuffle" on the Billboard music charts.
NFL.com's Kevin Patra breaks down three must-know storylines for when the Los Angeles Rams play the Chicago Bears in the Divisional Round.
CHICAGO - For the first time since 1985, the Chicago Bears are facing the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs. Last time, the Bears dominated Los Angeles, 24-0. Wi
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Bears fans invited for Ben Johnson lookalike contest in Chicago's southwest suburbs this week
The southwest Chicago suburb of Bedford Park is inviting people to do just that. The contest will take place Thursday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Wintrust Sports Complex, at 5499 W. 65th St. in Bedford Park. Fans of all ages are welcome. There will also be a complimentary buffet from Moretti's.
In 1963, several Bears made the Pro Bowl — Ditka, Wade, Pyle, Doug Atkins, Joe Fortunato and Richie Petitbon. The top honors bestowed upon members of this team are remarkable: Coaches Allen, Halas, Sid Luckman and Joe Stydahar; director Driscoll; and players Atkins, Ditka, Bill George and Stan Jones are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Rams-Bears picks: Experts heavily favoring one team on Sunday
Experts mostly stood with the Rams once more, but a few liked the home team Bears in a game that should be very cold and possibly snowy. Here are the top expert picks for the Rams-Bears divisional round playoff game.