The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He also can be heard regularly as an analyst on the Bears on WSCR-AM 670. But Grogan could only lead them to the 37-yard line and they decided to punt rather than risk a 55-yard field goal attempt. Consider: Broadway Joe Namath, Mean Joe Greene, Jack ''Hacksaw''. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Do you have a blog? William Anthony Perry (born December 16, 1962), nicknamed "the Refrigerator", is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons, primarily with the Chicago Bears.He played college football at Clemson and was selected by the Bears in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft.Perry gained popularity during his rookie season as a member of . Top 10: Player Nicknames From 'The Fridge' to 'Bulldog,' a ranking of the 10 best nicknames in Chicago Bears history, along with a few honorable mentions. 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. It perfectly summed up the dominance of Buddy Ryan's bunch, but similar to the 1940s, no specific unit officially claimed the nickname, even though it is largely attributed to the '85 Bears defense. [9], After the draft, the Bears signed 3 undrafted free agents, quarterback Mike Tomczak from Ohio State, along with defensive back Ken Taylor and receiver Keith Ortego of Oregon State and McNeese State, respectively. The group played a vital role in the Vikings winning the 1969 NFL title, Minnesota's first and last championship. 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). Find out more. 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. ChicagoBears.com takes a look back at the complete 1985 team roster that finished 15-1 in the regular season and moved on to win Super Bowl XX. That charge was overturned on appeal in June and Richardson was released in early August. On the ensuing drive, Walter Payton sealed the victory with a 27-yard touchdown run, putting Chicago up for keeps 1610. [12][37] Additionally, the team possessed several talented offensive players to back up their defense. Not including LB Elijah Norris, DL Abdullah Anderson, and DL Cavon Walker. And you know how you are with your family. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He was considered the Bears most intimidating player. The '82 unit, a group that included Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby and Mark May, powered an offense that featured ageless fullback John Riggins. He is permanently disabled because of severe injuries to his spine, knees and shoulders that he sustained in his 12-year NFL career. As a testament to their toughness, a hit by Marshall where he knocked Detroit Lions quarterback Joe Ferguson unconscious is still replayed as just one example of the ferocity with which this team played.[36]. He was a wide receiver from 1952 to '61 before becoming an assistant coach, seeing at different times roles as wide receivers coach and defensive coordinator. He was named head coach in 1968 when legendary team patriarch and founder George S. Halas retired from coaching at the age of 73. [21][22] Miami struck first when Marino hit Nat Moore for a 33-yard touchdown. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. [6][7] Other sources rate the 1985 Chicago Bears as the greatest NFL team ever. Still, he wasn't idle that season, serving as an assistant to then-defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan. He was named to his current position as senior director of business development in 2001. The group is legendary on and off the field, and it ended with a Super Bowl . Led by two-time Defensive Player of the Year Joe Greene, perennial Pro Bowler L.C. [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. The Colts marched the ball 72 yards to the Chicago one-yard line on the first drive of the game. She goes on trial for those charges Sept. 13. He was considered the Bears most intimidating player. 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. 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]. [41], In 2011, the Bears made their visit to the White House, 25 years after their originally intended visit was cancelled due to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, as former President Barack Obama is a Bears fan. I think it's the same reason people look with disfavor on the Raiders. The '77 Cowboys defense also included the 6-foot-9 Ed "Too Tall" Jones and Thomas "Hollywood" Henderson, who in 2019 declared Doomsday the greatest defensive unit of all time. The Bears' defense was ranked first in the league and only allowed 198 total points (an average of 12.4 points per game). But 14 years . It held O.J. Faulk, acquired via a trade with the Colts during the '99 offseason, became the second player in league history to record 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in the same season. The 1985 season was the Chicago Bears ' 66th in the National Football League (NFL) and their fourth under head coach Mike Ditka . My name is Matt and I am an experienced sports writer, anchor, reporter and multimedia journalist! Recap the Bears' 2023 Draft with news, photos, highlights and more from all 10 members of the club's newest rookie class. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Baschnagel and his family live in the Chicago area, where he serves as vice president of corporate sales at North American Corp. in north suburban Glenview. 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). 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. His touchdown made the score 443. Los Angeles only gained 130 yards of total offense. He also qualified as a member of the U.S. Olympic bobsled team in 1988. He now owns Forest Technology and Installations in north suburban Lake Forest. (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. 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. He played with Chicago through 1986 before ending his career with a brief stint with the Redskins in 1987. Has been involved in several business ventures since retiring, including his current job as a real estate developer in Wisconsin and Illinois. The Yale graduate earned his MBA from Northwestern in the same year the Bears went to the Super Bowl (1985). He retired for good in 1999. Once his playing days ended, Taylor became a personal trainer, eventually working with more than 5,000 athletes. Fittingly, the MVP of Miami's first Super Bowl win was a defensive player: safety Jack Scott, whose two interceptions helped the Dolphins secure the franchise's first Super Bowl win. 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. He still manages to attend several Bears-related events, particularly the team's annual fan convention. The Steel Curtain obliged, sort of, yielding 17 rushing yards on21 carries. 1985 Chicago Bears roster Jan 25, 2016 at 06:24 AM ChicagoBears.com takes a look back at the complete 1985 team roster that finished 15-1 in the regular season and moved on to win Super Bowl XX. NFC Central Division All rights reserved. Take a look at some of the best photos of former Bears players wearing the team's orange jerseys from 2004-2011. Haupt was a longtime defensive line coach and coordinator. His website (thespeeddr.com) touts this: "Ken Taylor will teach you and your muscles to be faster. As of February, 1, 2021, this was the last time the Bears had two 100-yard rushers in a game.[20]. After shutting out their first two playoff opponents, the Bears famously embarrassed the New England Patriots. [4][8], 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. For those unaware, the 1985 Chicago Bears are widely considered to be among the best football teams to ever hit the gridiron. . CHI Dennis McKinnon 20-yard pass from Jim McMahon (Kevin Butler kick). Through the NFL's first 102 seasons, several units were so memorable that a nickname was bestowed upon them. They may be under-represented in Canton, Ohio, but the Dolphins' "No Name" defense has a unique place in NFL history as the only unit that did not lose a game for an entire season. Charles Neal Anderson is ''Charley'' and Tom Waddle, with his hair straight up, is ''Woodstock,'' the comic-strip bird in Peanuts. [38], After the loss to the Miami Dolphins, most of the team recorded the song The Super Bowl Shuffle (defensive lineman Dan Hampton refused to participate due to the song's arrogance), becoming the first sports team to record a rap song (The 49ers recorded a post-disco song the year before[39]). The Rams' vaunted defensive line, which consisted of Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, Rosey Grier and Lamar Lundy, was once hailed by Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus as the greatest defensive line of all time. Here was the NFL's youngest group, coached by a team legend, that happened to have the greatest defense that football had ever seen up to that point. Dent played for the Bears for 10 seasons. Sweetness. In a lot of ways the team's ability to enjoy themselves is what made the '85 Bears Super Bowl run so legendary, McMichael said. Well needless to say, there was something different about that game, and there were some things happen that night, that were really strange. The Time article revealed a quote that demonstrated how dominant the Steel Curtain was. Fearsome Foursome: Dominant Rams defensive line of 1960s led by Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen. 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