Thread by @gridironborn

For the #Bears 100th season, I'm planning on sharing some game history for each day of the calendar on this thread. 🐻💯

9/1 On this day in #Bears history...
In 1991, the Bears beat the Vikings 10-6 on the strength of a Tom Waddle 37 yard TD grab. The Bears would go on to an 11-5 record that year in Ditka's last postseason appearance.
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9/2 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1979, a 6-3 victory over the Packers on the strength of a 40 touch, 174 yard game from Walter Payton. The head coaches that day? Neill Armstrong v Bart Starr.
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9/3 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1995, Erik Kramer beat Warren Moon's Vikings 31-7 with 262 yards and 3 scores including 110 yards & 2 TDs to Curtis Conway. Kramer would go on to break the single season team record for yards and TDs.
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9/4 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1988, the Bears dismantled Dan Marino's Dolphins 34-7 on the strength of 123 yards and 2 scores from RB Neal Anderson. Marino was held to 9 of 22 for 113 yards.
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9/5 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2019, the Bears open their 100th season with their most-played rival, the Packers. Led by Mitchell Trubisky and Khalil Mack, the squad aims to notch a victory in the 199th all-time meeting. Let's do this.
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9/6 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1992, the Bears beat the Lions 27-24 on a Tom Waddle game winner from Jim Harbaugh for their 9th consecutive opening day victory. Bears are 99-74 all-time against the Lions.
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9/7 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2008, the Bears beat Peyton Manning's Colts in Tony Dungy's last season 29-13. A 50 yard Matt Forte TD run kicked off the scoring that would include a safety and a Lance Briggs fumble return score.
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(Photo Mark Cowan)

9/8 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1985, the Bears started their championship season by coming back from a 28-17 deficit against the Buccaneers on the strength of 157 yards from scrimmage from Walter Payton & a pick-6 from Leslie Frazier off Steve DeBerg.
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9/9 on this day in #bears history...
In 1984, the Bears blanked the Denver Broncos 27-0 holding a trio of QBs to 9/27 for 109 yards and 2 INTs. This sweet Payton run highlighted a 179 yard ground game domination.
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9/10 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2006, the Bears shutout the Packers 26-0 in Lambeau Field to kick off what would be a Super Bowl season. The scoring was highlighted by rookie Devin Hester's first punt return TD
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9/11 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2011, the Bears whipped the Falcons 30-12 in a complete performance. Jay Cutler threw for over 300 yards and the defense racked up 5 sacks & 2 turnovers including a Peanut Punch
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Photo: Charles Rex Arbogast

9/12 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1999, the Bears notched an opening day victory against Elvis Grbac's Chiefs 20-17. Shane Matthews to John Allred for a 1 yard score capped a 20 pt 1st half - it would prove to be the best half that year
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*corrected tweet

9/13 on this day in #Bears history...
Nothing good has ever happened (0-7). Instead, let's look at the all-time records against each NFC division:
North: 246-231-13
East: 78-63-1
South: 72-51
West: 149-105-10
All NFC: 545-450-24
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9/14 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1980, the Bears shut down Archie Manning's Saints 22-3 on the strength of, you guessed it, Walter Payton's 209 yards from scrimmage on a mere 21 touches 🐐
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9/15 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1939, the Bears beat the Cleveland Rams (yep, Cleveland from '37-'45) 30-21 on the strength of 282 team rushing yards and a 26 yard scoring toss from Bernie Masterson to Dick Plasman.
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9/16 on this day in #Bears history...
A double header! The Bears beat the Packers 9-7 in 1984 and 31-13 in 1990 - both in Lambeau! Payton's 110 yards led the way in '84 while Jim Harbaugh's 3 scores headlined the '90 win.
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9/17 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2006, the Bears trashed Rod Marinelli's Lions 34-7 with 4(!!) Rex Grossman TD passes including a 41 yard strike to Bernard "B-Twice" Berrian.
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Photo: Jeff Roberson

9/18 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1931, the Bears defeated the Cleveland Indians football squad 21-0 including a score from the Galloping Ghost, Red Grange. Grange would go on to earn his second straight 1st Team All-Pro honor.
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9/19 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1985, the Bears beat Tommy Kramer's Vikings 33-24 in the Metrodome on Jim McMahon's huge 3rd quarter - a 70 yd TD to Willie Gault and a pair of scores to "Silky D" Dennis McKinnon.
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9/20 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1936, the Bears obliterated the Packers 30-3 in City Stadium (GB) that included a score from Hall of Famer Bill Hewitt and kicks from "Automatic" Jack Manders. '36 is the year of the alternate jerseys used this season.
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9/21 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1930, the Bears tied the Brooklyn Dodgers 0-0. It would be the closest Brooklyn would ever come to beating the Bears. In fact, the Bears' 10-0-1 mark against Brooklyn is the most wins against any defunct franchise.
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9/22 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1940, the Bears opened their championship season by laying waste to the rival Packers 41-10 led by 3 scores from Hall of Famer George McAfee - a 93 yard kick return, a pass to Ken Kavanaugh, and a run. 🔥
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(Pic: McAfee)

9/23 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1961 & '62, the Bears beat the LA Rams in back to back seasons in the LA Coliseum 21-17 & 27-23. Billy Wade rushed for a score in each and Safety Richie Petitbon recorded an INT against Zeke Bratkowski in both games.
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9/24 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2006, the Bears remained undefeated by beating the Vikings in the Metrodome 19-16. Robbie Gould connected on 4 FGs but Rex Grossman's TD to Rashied Davis with under 2 minutes was the difference.
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Photo: Rich Gabrielson

9/24 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1949, the Bears shut out the Packers 17-0 led by Johnny Lujack who threw for 2 scores, kicked the extra points, & added a field goal. Lujack led the league in yards (2,658) & TDs (23).
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Photo: Lujack, Luckman, & Layne

9/26 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1948, the Bears laid waste to the Packers 45-7. Ed Sprinkle, AKA The Claw, caught TDs from Sid Luckman & Bobby Layne. Don't know much about Sprinkle? Watch this video!
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9/27 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2009, the Bears invaded Seattle for a 25-19 victory led by 3 Jay Cutler TD passes (Johnny Knox, Greg Olsen, Devin Hester). Lance Briggs led the defense with a sack and an INT.
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Photo by: John Froschauer

9/28 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1986, the Bears defense ran roughshod over Boomer Esiason's Bengals in Riverfront Stadium, 44-7. The defense collected 4 sacks & 5 interceptions including one of each for Otis Wilson.
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Wilson's '86 Topps card

9/29 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1968, the Bears beat the Vikings in Metropolitan Stadium 27-17 on the strength of a 100 yard rushing game by Gale Sayers and a John Concannon to Dick Gordon score.
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1968 Topps Gale Sayers

9/30 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1934, the Bears beat the Cincinnati Reds football team 21-3 with TDs from Bronko Nagurski, Beattie Feathers, and Red Grange. Feathers would go on to record the NFL's first 1,000 yard rushing season.
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Photo: Bronko & Beattie

10/1 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2006, the Bears erased the Seattle Seahawks 37-6 on the strength of 98 yards and 2 scores from Thomas Jones and 2 Rex Grossman TD tosses - 9 yards to Muhsin Muhammad & a 40 yard dagger to Bernard Berrian.
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10/2 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1983, the Bears defense knocked out rookie John Elway in a dominant 31-14 win against the Broncos. 9 sacks were recorded on Elway & Steve DeBerg including 3 from Todd Bell & 2 each from Mike Hartenstine & Al Harris.
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10/3 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1920, the Decatur Staleys won their first ever game against the Moline Universal Tractors 20-0. Dutch Sternaman scored 3 rushing TDs and George Halas recorded the first of his 318 regular season wins.
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10/4 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1987, the "Spare Bears" took the field for the first time, beating the Eagles replacements 35-3. Mike Hohensee tossed 3 scores and Sean Payton went 5-11 for 51 yards and took 4 sacks. The strike lasted all of 3 games.
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10/5 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2003, the Bears came back to beat the Raiders 24-21 highlighted by a Kordell Stewart to Marty Booker TD strike. The "A Train" Anthony Thomas rushed for 123 yards en route to a 1,000 yard season.
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10/6 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1974, the Bears found a way to shut down Archie Manning's Saints for a rare win, 24-10. A Gary Huff to Bo Rather pass sealed the win in their highest scoring game of the season.
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10/7 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1984, the Bears beat the Saints 20-7 on the back of Walter Payton's 154 yards rushing. That effort broke the career rushing yards mark set by Jim Brown, cementing Payton's place in football history.
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10/8 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1950, the Bears took care of their cross- town rival Chicago Cardinals 27-6 in Wrigley Field. Johnny Lujack led the way with 80 yards on 10 carries including two scores. He would lead the league with 11 rushing TDs.
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10/9 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1960, the Bears beat the Rams in a shootout 34-27. QB Ed Brown threw for 333 yards and 3 scores and ran in another. Johnny Morris led the receiving corps with 124 yards and 2 scores.
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10/10 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1965, Rookie Gale Sayers threw his first & only career TD pass & added 95 receiving yards and another score en route to the 1st of 5 straight 1st Team All Pros. The Bears beat the Rams 31-6.
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Note: Bears are 15-2 on 10/10!

10/10 on this day in #Bears history...
Part 2! In 2010, Matt Forte dominated the Panthers in a 23-6 victory. 22 carries for 166 yards and 2 scores plus another 22 yards on receptions. The 188 yards from scrimmage were Forte's 3rd highest in his career.
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10/11 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1964, Iron Mike Ditka scored 3 times (including a fumble recovery) to help beat the LA Rams 38-17 but it was Johnny Morris who burned down the Rams secondary with an 11-147-2 receiving line 🔥🔥
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10/12 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2014, the Bears earned their most convincing victory of the year against the Falcons 27-13. Jay Cutler threw for 381 yards, Matt Forte racked up 157 yards from scrimmage & 2 scores, and Willie Young sacked Matt Ryan twice.
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10/13 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1929, the Bears dominated the Buffalo Bisons 16-0. Bill Senn caught 2 TD passes including one from the Galloping Ghost 👻 Red Grange.
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10/14 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1956, the Bears beat the 49ers 31-7 headlined by Rick Casares' 21 carries for 112 yards & 2 scores. A league leading 1,126 yards led to a 1st team All-Pro honor. Casares' 5,657 yards ranks 4th all-time in team history.
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10/15 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1972, Bobby Douglass had a very Bobby Douglass day as the Bears blanked the Browns 17-0. The southpaw completed just 2 of 9 passes for 62 yards and a score but managed 117 yards on the ground & another TD. 🤷‍♂️
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10/16 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1938, the Bears knocked off the crosstown Cardinals 34-28. Scoring included a 47-yard TD catch by Dick Plasman, most famous for being the last player to not wear a helmet.
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10/16 on this day in #Bears history...
Part 2 - 2006 Crown 'em game: sometimes you just need to double dip into the history books. Do I really need to describe this game? Just watch the video.
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10/17 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1943, the Bears beat the Pitt/Philly "Steagles," a combined team to fill rosters due to WWII, 48-21. The Bears scored 7 straight TDs including 3 passes from Sid Luckman, who months later would fight on D-Day in Normandy
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10/18 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1998, the Bears nipped the Cowboys on a game winning Jeff Jaeger FG, 13-12. A Jim Flanigan sack of Jason Garrett and limiting Emmitt Smith to 78 yards from scrimmage were among the highlights in a season of lows.
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10/19 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1941, the Bears suffocated the Lions in a 49-0 bloodbath. The Lions turned the ball over 5 times & managed a mere 108 total yards of offense to the Bears at 383. Scoring was led by Joe "Maniac" Maniaci w/3 rushing scores!
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10/20 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1957, rookie running back Willie "The Wisp" Galimore burst onto the scene to help beat the Rams 34-26. 213 yards from scrimmage on 26 touches and 4 trips to the end zone in his finest day as a pro.
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10/21 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1956, the Bears lit up the Colts 58-27. Harlon Hill put up an obscene 198 yards on 9 catches, two of which went for scores. The great Johnny Unitas was held to 9-19 for 131, 1 TD, and 1 INT.
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Art work by Whiskey Ranger

10/22 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2017, the Bears beat the Panthers 17-3 on the strength of two Eddie Jackson TDs - a 75 yard fumble return & a 76 yard interception return. Mitchell Trubisky's line of 4-7 for 107 yards was the perfect embodiment of Foxball
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10/23 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1966, Gale Sayers returned a kick 93 yards for a TD to help beat the Rams 17-10. Sayers would return 6 kicks and 2 punts for scores between '65-'67, leading the league in all purpose yards in each season.
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10/24 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1926, the Bears topped the Duluth Eskimos 24-6. Hall of Famer Ernie Nevers scored a late TD for the Eskimos but it was not enough to match 3 rushing scores by the Bears including one by Milton "Mitt" Romney.
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10/25 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1998, the Bears beat the Tennessee Oilers 23-20 on a last minute Jeff Jaeger FG, making it back to back game-winners for him. Jeff Fisher's Oilers finished 8-8 for the 3rd year in a row.
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10/26 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1924, brothers Joey and Dutch Sternaman combined for 2 TD runs, a TD pass, 3 extra points and a FG as the Bears swatted the Frankford Yellow Jackets 33-3.
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Pic: Halas bottom left, Sternaman brothers bottom right

10/27 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1997, Erik Kramer led a furious 4th quarter comeback for their 1st win of the season. Down 15 points to the Dolphins in Miami, Kramer orchestrated 2 TD drives, a 2-pt conversion, and a game winning FG drive in OT.
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10/28 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2001, Mike Brown delivered a walk off pick 6 in overtime to beat the 49ers 37-31. A pair of late scores from David Terrell tied it up. TO's bobble landed in Brown's hands & started his legend.
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10/29 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1989, Brad Muster scored an early TD to put the Bears up for good in a 20-10 victory over the Rams. The big fullback had a nose for the endzone with 20 career rushing scores for the Bears.
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10/30 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1977, Walter Payton collected 205 yards on 23 carries & 2 scores to help dominate the Packers 26-0. Payton would have his best statistical season & lead the league in rushing, scrimmage yards, & TDs to earn Offensive POY
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10/31 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2016, the Bears beat the Vikings 20-10 on MNF in what would prove to be Jay Cutler's last win in Navy & Orange. Akiem Hicks collected 2 sacks & Jordan Howard gained a career high 202 scrimmage yards. Happy Halloween! 👻
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11/1 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1959, the Bears invaded the LA Coliseum for a 26-21 victory over the Rams. Star FB Rick Casares led the way with 136 scrimmage yards and 2 scores. Casares would make his 5th straight Pro Bowl in '59.
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11/2 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1952, the Bears knocked off the 49ers in Kezar Stadium on a game winning George Blanda field goal. Blanda spent the first 10 years of his Hall of Fame career in a Bears uniform.
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11/3 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1935, the Bears beat the NY Giants in the Polo Grounds 20-3. Bill Karr caught a 29 yard TD pass from Bernie Masterson to seal the game. Karr would lead the league in TD receptions & earn a 1st Team All-Pro honor.
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11/4 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.1) In 1923, the Bears blanked the Oorang Indians 26-0 highlighted by a 98-yard fumble return TD by George Halas, an NFL record that would stand until 1973 when Jack Tatum broke it with a 104 yard return for the Raiders.
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11/4 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.2) In 1973, QB Bobby Douglass tied the team record with 4 rushing TDs to beat the Packers 31-17. Douglass finished the day with 100 yards rushing and stands with Rick Casares & Gale Sayers in the team record book.
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11/4 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.3) In 2001, Mike Brown did his thing. Down 14 to the Browns, the Bears tied it w/ a TD, onside kick, and Hail Mary to force OT. Brown took over in OT by securing a tipped pass & walking it off for the second straight week.
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11/4 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.4) In 2012, Bears 51- Titans 20. Cutler to Marshall accounted for 3 TDs, Forte ran for over 100 yards, Urlacher returned an interception 46 yards for a TD, & Tillman forced 4 fumbles!
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11/5 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1944, Sid Luckman threw for 2 scores and ran in another in a 21-0 domination of the rival Packers. This weekend, the Bears are giving away Sid Luckman bobbleheads as commemoration of his greatness in the 1940's.
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11/6 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1955, the Bears knocked out the Packers by building a 45-3 lead in a 52-31 rout. Rick Casares & Bobby Watkins both eclipsed the 100 yard rushing mark & 6 different Bears scored TDs.
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*program from the 1949 victory (24-3)

11/7 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2004, Craig Krenzel's Bears beat Giants legend Kurt Warner 28-21. The A-Train ran for over 100 yards & 2 scores while the defense wrecked Warner with 7 sacks including 4 by Alex Brown. Krenzel went 8-21 for 144 in the win.
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11/8 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1942, the Bears pitched a shutout against the Brooklyn Dodgers 35-0 in Ebbets Field. Sid Luckman's crew outgained the Dodgers 424-120, forcing 4 turnovers in a dominant performance en route to a perfect 11-0 regular season.
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11/9 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1969, the Bears won their only game on the season 38-7 against the Steelers. Gale Sayers had 100 yards & 2 scores while Brian Piccolo chipped in a 25 yd TD. Piccolo played his last game a week later, diagnosed w/cancer.
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11/9 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.2) In 1947, the Bears beat the Packers 20-17 highlighted by an 81 yard Sid Luckman to Ken Kavanaugh TD pass. Plus, they used one of the best program images of all time to promote the game!
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11/10 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1946, the Bears beat the Rams 27-21 led by the golden connection of Sid Luckman to Ken Kavanaugh. The two hooked up for 3 scores on the day. Kavanaugh is the all-time franchise leader with 50 TD catches.
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11/11 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1926, the visiting Bears won the 1st ever pro game in Soldier Field against the Cardinals 10-0 on Armistice Day. The new stadium's first TD was scored by Duke Hanny on a 60 yard pass by Paddy Driscoll.
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11/12 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1967, the Bears laid waste to Fran Tarkenton's Giants 34-7. An unexpected hero, backup QB Larry Rakestraw, emerged by throwing for 3 TDs and running in another 2. Frank Cornish & Bennie McRae picked off Tarkenton 3 times.
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11/13 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1927, the Bears toppled the Pottsville Maroons 30-12. George Halas led the way with 2 TDs - a 33 yard catch and a fumble recovery in the end zone. A suffocating defense chipped in with two safeties.
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11/14 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1971, the Bears beat Washington 16-15. A Cyril Pinder 40 yard scamper tied it up late, but a high snap forced holder Bobby Douglass into scramble mode where he found Dick Butkus for the win!
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11/14 on this day in #Bears history...
(P2) In 1943, Sid Luckman set the league record with an incredible 7 TD passes against the Giants in a 56-7 dominating win. Luckman's mark still stands in an 8-way tie. Luckman won MVP in '43.
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Illustration by Whiskey Ranger

11/14 on this day in #Bears history...
(P3) I'm pretty sure this awesome program is from 1948's 7-6 win over the rival Packers but maybe it's from 1976's 24-13 win. Point is the Bears are 2-0 against the Pack on this day & pants are optional.
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11/15 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1953, QB George Blanda led a 4th quarter comeback to beat Washington 27-24. Blanda threw the TD pass and kicked the extra point to go with his 2 FGs on the day. Blanda led the league in attempts & completions in '53 🤯
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11/16 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2014, the Bears toppled the Vikings 21-13 on Jay Cutler's 3 TD passes - 2 to Brandon Marshall & 1 to Alshon Jeffery. Matt Forte covered 175 yfs & Bears legend Jared Allen lassoed a sack on Teddy Bridgewater.
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11/17 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1985, Monsters invaded Dallas and destroyed Tom Landry's Cowboys 44-0. The Bears defense racked up 4 interceptions and 6 sacks. Richard Dent had a pick 6 and two sacks to lead the way to a Sports Illustrated cover.
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11/18 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1951, the Bears swept the season series against the Packers with a 24-13 win at Wrigley Field. RB John "Kayo" Dottley led the way with 117 yards rushing en route to a Pro Bowl season.
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11/19 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2000, Tony Parrish returned a Shaun King interception 38 yards for a score in a 13-10 win. Rookie Brian Urlacher picked off a pass late to seal it, solidifying his Defensive Rookie of the Year candidacy.
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11/20 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1977, Walter Payton broke the single game rushing record with 275 yards in a 10-7 win over the Vikings. Oh, did I mention he had the flu?🤒 Imagine if he'd been healthy, the record would be 400+ 🤔
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11/21 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1954, the Bears took down Weeb Ewbank's Baltimore Colts 28-13. Chick Jagade & Billy Stone each eclipsed 100 yards from scrimmage and added a score. Jagade would make the '54 Pro Bowl despite a staggering 12 fumbles!
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11/22 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1970, Dick Gordon piled up 107 yards on 6 receptions for 2 scores to help wallop the Buffalo Bills 31-13. Gordon would lead the league in both receptions (71) & TD catches (13). He was named 1st team All Pro in '70.
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11/23 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1958, the Bears slayed the Lions 20-7 on 2 Zeke Bratkowski to Bill McColl TD passes. McColl would lead the team in all receiving categories in '58 including 8 TD catches.
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11/24 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2002, the Bears knocked off the Lions 20-17 in overtime. Marty Booker caught 10 passes for 157 yards & Dez White chipped in another 8 for 106. Booker made his lone Pro Bowl in '02.
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11/25 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1945, in his first game back after serving 4 years in the Navy, George McAfee scored 3 TDs, leading the Bears to a 28-7 victory over the Steelers. The Bears would return to full strength in '46 for a championship run.
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11/26 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2015, the Bears beat the Packers on Thanksgiving night 17-13 in Lambeau Field on the night they retired Brett Favre's jersey. The game ended with 4 straight Aaron Rodgers incompletions from the 8.
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11/27 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1921, the Chicago Staleys shut out the Packers 20-0. George Halas caught a TD from Chic Harley & Pete Stinchcomb scampered 45 yards for a Staley's score. The Staleys were '21 champs with a 9-1-1 record
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Art by Whiskey Ranger

11/28 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1937, on only 3 days rest after shutting out the Lions on Thanksgiving, the Bears took care of the Cleveland Rams 15-7. Bronko Nagurski kicked off the scoring with a TD toss. Bronko would leave football for pro wrestling
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11/29 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1925, the Bears held on to defeat the Columbus Tigers 14-13 in the first victory of the Red Grange Barnstorming tour. Halas signed Grange after his last collegiate game & played 7 games in 18 days in 5 cities.
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11/30 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1933, the Bears took out the cross town rival Cardinals 22-6. Red Grange scored a TD & Bill Hewitt led the defense in the first of 4 1st Team All Pro seasons. He was just named a top 100 player all-time.
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12/1 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1940, the Bears wrapped up the regular season w/a 31-23 victory against the Cardinals for an NFL Western Division Championship, setting up a date with Washington the next week. George Halas would have a surprise for them...
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12/2 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1928, the Bears beat the Frankford Yellow Jackets 28-6 led by the triple threat of Paddy Driscoll. The HOFer threw for a score, ran for another and kicked 3 extra points.
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12/3 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1922, the Bears blanked the Toledo Maroons 22-0 led by rookie QB/K Joey Sternaman's two scores. Sternaman stood a mere 5'6" but would quarterback the team for the rest of the 20's, earning 2 1st Team All-Pro honors.
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12/4 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2005, Bears beat the Packers 19-7. Brett Favre threw 2 INTs, one Nathan Vasher returned for a score and the other Peanut Tillman returned 95 yards. Robbie Gould added 4 FGs & Peanut got a strip sack.
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12/5 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1976, the Bears invaded the Kingdome, beating up the Seahawks 34-7. Walter Payton ran for 183 yards, Bob Avellini threw 3 TD, & the defense picked off Jim Zorn 3 times.
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12/5 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.2) In 1993, the Bears beat the Packers 30-17 on 3 defensive TDs. Jeremy Lincoln returned a Brett Favre INT 80 yards, Dante Jones got a 32 yard fumble return TD, & Mark Carrier capped it w/ the 3rd
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12/6 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1987, the Bears topped the Vikings 30-24 in the Metrodome. The defense collected 5 sacks including 2.5 from Steve "Mongo" McMichael. Mongo would earn his second 1st Team All Pro honor in '87 & rack up 92.5 sacks in Chicago.
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12/7 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1980, the Bears steamrolled the Packers 61-7. Walter Payton did his thing with 130 yards & 3 TDs. QB Vince Evans posted the only perfect passer rating in team history going 18/22 for 316 yards & another 3 scores.
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12/7 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.2) In 2008, the Bears beat the Jaguars 23-10. Desmond Clark & Greg Olsen both scored TDs and Isreal Idonije recorded 1.5 sacks. Idonije is the artist behind the "Monsters" comics the Bears use for promotional purposes.
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12/8 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1940, the Bears won the NFL Championship with the biggest blowout ever over Washington 73-0. The Bears racked up 381 yards rushing & 7 TDs while the defense forced 9 turnovers including 3 pick 6's, one by Bulldog Turner.
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12/9 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2013, the Bears beat up Tony Romo's Cowboys 45-28 on Monday Night Football. Backup QB extraordinaire Josh McCown completed 27/36 for 348 yards & 4 TDs & ran in another for good measure.
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12/10 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1978, the Bears shut out the Packers 14-0 in frigid conditions. Walter Payton eclipsed 100 yfs & the first score of the game while the Bears defense allowed a stingy 161 total yards, recorded 4 sacks, & forced 3 turnovers.
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12/11 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.1) In 1949, Johnny Lujack had his finest game as a pro in a 52-21 victory over the Cardinals. Lujack threw 6 TDs and kicked 7 extra points in a year that saw him lead the league in most categories.
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12/11 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.2) In 1983, Matt Suhey had a day to remember in a 19-13 win over the Vikings. Suhey completed a 74 yard TD pass to his best friend, Walter Payton, and topped 100 yards rushing.
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12/11 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.3) In 2006, the Bears rolled the Rams 42-27 led by the great Devin Hester's 2 kick return TDs. Thomas Jones, Bernard Berrian, and Muhsin Muhammad all found paydirt.
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12/12 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1965, rookie Gale Sayers had a game for the ages. Scoring 6 TDs & gaining over 200 yfs, Sayers led the Bears in a 61-20 blowout over the 49ers. It was the crown jewel of a stellar rookie year.
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12/13 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1981, the Bears beat the Raiders 23-6 with 3 Vince Evans TDs & a Gary Fencik INT. Fencik was named 1st Team All-Pro in '81 & spearheaded the effort to convince Halas to keep Buddy Ryan as DC during the coaching change.
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12/14 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1941, the Bears beat the Packers 33-14 to win the division. George McAfee ran for over 100 yards & Norm Standlee rushed for 2 scores. George Wilson snared 2 interceptions to put the Bears back in the championship game.
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12/14 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.2) In 1996, the Bears knocked off the Chargers 27-14. The Ultraback Raymont Harris eclipsed 100 yfs, Dave Krieg threw 3 TDs, & Donnell Woolford picked off Stan Humphries in a total team victory.
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12/15 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1946, the Bears won their 4th championship in 7 seasons with a 24-14 victory over the Giants. The Bears defense intercepted 6 passes & recovered 2 fumbles. A Sid Luckman 19 yard TD scamper put the Bears up for good. 🏆
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12/16 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2018, the Bears beat the Packers 24-17 to clinch the NFC North. Mitchell Trubisky threw for 235 yards & 2 scores while Leonard Floyd & Khalil Mack combined for 4.5 sacks. Eddie Jackson's late interception helped seal it.
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12/17 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1933, the Bears won the 1st NFL Championship game against the Giants 23-21. "Automatic" Jack Manders kicked 3 FGs & 2 Bronko Nagurski to Bill Karr TDs sealed the victory. 🏆
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12/18 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1932, the Bears beat the Portsmouth Spartans 9-0 in an extra game held to break a tie atop the standings. Red Grange caught a TD pass from Bronko Nagurski to break a scoreless tie in the 4th Q. 🏆
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12/19 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1999, the Bears beat the Lions 28-10 on 4 Cade McNown TD passes. Marcus Robinson served as the primary target with 11 catches for 170 yards & 3 scores. The defense pitched in 3 INTs including 1 by DT Jim Flanigan!
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12/20 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1998, the Bears beat the Ravens 24-3. RB James Allen ran all over Ray Lewis's defense with 163 yards on 23 carries and a score. Ravens QB Jim Harbaugh's offense struggled all day, accumulating a mere 178 total yards.
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12/21 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1941, the Bears beat the Giants 37-9 for the Championship. Norm Standlee & George McAfee topped 100 yfs & combined for 3 scores. Hall of Famers Danny Fortmann & Bulldog Turner each snared an interception in the blowout. 🏆
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12/21 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.2) In 1975, the Bears rolled the Saints 42-17. Bob Avellini threw 3 TD passes & rookie Walter Payton ended his year w/196 yfs including a 54 yard TD run. The Bears D forced 5 turnovers including a pick 6 by Virgil Livers.
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12/22 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1985, the Bears beat the Lions 37-17 to finish the regular season 15-1. Dennis Gentry returned a kick for a score and reserve linebacker Ron Rivera scooped & scored a fumble in a total team effort.
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12/23 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2007, the Bears beat the Packers 35-7 in Brett Favre's final season in Green Bay. Corey Graham scored on a blocked punt & Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher returned an interception 85 yards for a TD.
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12/24 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2000, the Bears ended their season on a high note, topping the Lions 23-20. R. W. McQuarters returned an interception 61 yards for a score & the defense racked up 5 sacks including 2 by Bryan Robinson.
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12/25 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2005, Brett Favre was in a giving mood as he gave out 4 INTs to Charles Tillman, Lance Briggs, & Chris Harris (2) for being good Bears as Chicago beat GB 25-17 to clinch the NFC North. Briggs cashed his in for 6 points.
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12/26 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1943, the Bears won their 3rd NFL Championship in 4 years 41-21 against Sammy Baugh's Washington. Sid Luckman threw 5 TDs including 2 to Dante Magnani (122 yds). Bronko Nagurski scored in his last professional game. 🏆
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12/26 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.2) In 1982, the Bears beat the Rams 34-26. Walter Payton posted 100 yards rushing & 100 yards receiving on 25 touches. The Bears defense did just enough (3 turnovers) despite giving up 509 yards to Vince Ferragamo.
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12/26 on this day in #Bears history...
(P.3) In 2010, the Bears beat the Jets 38-34. Matt Forte topped 100 yards on the ground, Jay Cutler had a hand in 4 TDs, and Johnny Knox caught 2 TD passes in the offensive explosion.
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12/27 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2015, the Bears beat the Bucs 26-21 on the strength of 4 Robbie Gould FGs & 2 Ka'Deem Carey TDs. Gould would leave Chicago at the end of the season as the all-time leading scorer in franchise history with 1207 points.
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12/28 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2009, the Bears beat the Vikings 36-30 in overtime on a Devin Aromashadu 39 yard TD, Jay Cutler's 4th TD toss of the day. The 150 yard game was Aromashadu's only 100 yard game of his career.
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12/29 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1963, the Bears won the NFL Championship against the Giants 14-10. Billy Wade scored both TDs for the Bears but the real star was the defense, intercepting YA Tittle 5 times, continuing their season- long dominance. 🏆
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12/30 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1984, the Bears beat Washington 23-19 in the divisional round of the playoffs. Walter Payton ran for 100 yards & threw a TD and the defense racked up 7 sacks including 3 from Richard Dent & 2 from Dan Hampton.
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12/31 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1988, the Bears beat Buddy Ryan's Eagles 20-12 in the Divisional round of the playoffs in the "Fog Bowl." The Bears defense recorded 3 INTs & 4 sacks against Randall Cunningham.
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1/1 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1995, the Bears beat Warren Moon's Vikings 35-18 on Wildcard Weekend in the Metrodome. Trace Armstrong had 2 sacks and Jeff Graham led the team with 108 yards receiving & a score.
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1/2 on this day in #Bears history...
1920s recap: The Bears complied a record of 84-31-19, 1 championship 🏆 (1921), & 5 second place finishes. Best player? Grange didn't play a lot in the decade so give me George "The Brute" Trafton.
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1/3 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2010, the Bears beat the Lions 37-23 on the strength of 4 Jay Cutler TDs. One of those scores went to Greg Olsen, giving him 8 on the year, the highest output of his career.
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1/4 on this day in #Bears history...
1930s recap: The Bears finished the '30s w/a record of 85-28-11, 2 NFL championships 🏆🏆 ('32 & '33), & 4 divisional championships 🥇🥇🥇🥇
Best player? Bronko Nagurski
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1/5 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1986, the Bears dominated the Giants 21-0 to advance to the NFC Championship game. The Bears defense racked up 6 sacks including 3.5 by Richard Dent. The run defense was even better, holding the Giants to 32 ground yards.
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1/6 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1991, the Bears beat the Saints 16-6 on Wildcard Weekend. 3 Kevin Butler FGs led the scoring and Neal Anderson covered over 100 yards on the ground. The playoff win would mark the last of Mike Ditka's career.
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1/7 on this day in #Bears history...
1940s recap: The Bears finished the '40s w/a record of 81-26-3, 4 NFL championships 🏆🏆🏆🏆 ('40, '41, '43, & '46), & 5 divisional championships 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
Best player? Sid Luckman
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1/8 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2018, Matt Nagy was hired as the 16th Head Coach in franchise history. The 2018 Coach of the Year has compiled a 20-12 record in his 1st 2 seasons including a 9-3 mark in the division. Boom! 💥
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1/9 on this day in #Bears history...
1950s recap: The Bears finished the '50s w/a record of 70-48-2 & 2 divisional championships 🥇🥇
Best player? Tough to argue w/ Bill George but Doug Atkins is in the conversation.
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1/10 on this day in #Bears history...
1960s recap: The Bears finished the '60s w/a record of 67-65-6, 1 NFL championship 🏆, & 1 divisional championship 🥇
Best player? Can you choose between Sayers & Butkus? Because I can't.
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1/11 on this day in #Bears history...
1970s recap: The Bears finished the '70s w/a record of 60-83-1. It was easily their worst decade in franchise history with zero division titles.
Best player? I mean... is there any other way to go here than Payton?
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1/12 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1986, the Bears shut out the Rams 24-0 to earn a trip to SB XX. The defense held Erik Dickerson to a mere 47 yards on the ground & forced 3 turnovers to continue their playoff dominance with 2 straight shutouts.
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1/13 on this day in #Bears history...
1980s recap: The Bears finished the '80s w/a record of 96-60 with 1 SB win 🏆 and 5 division championships 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇.
Best player? Can I pick Payton again? I'm picking Payton again 😂
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1/14 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2007, the Bears knocked off the Seahawks 27-24 in overtime to advance to the NFC Championship game. Thomas Jones led the way with 2 scores while Bernard "B-Twice" Berrian topped 100 yards receiving including a 68 yard TD.
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1/15 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2004, the Bears introduced Lovie Smith at their 13th Head Coach at a press conference. Lovie was the ultimate players coach, amassing an 81-63 record, 3 division titles, & 1 conference championship in 9 seasons.
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1/16 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2011, the Bears dominated the Seahawks in the divisional round 35-24. Greg Olsen went over 100 yards including a 58 yard TD strike & Jay Cutler ran in 2 scores, building a 35-10 lead with 4 minutes left.
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1/17 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1952, the Bears drafted Joe Fortunado 80th overall. The OLB played 12 seasons, earning 5 Pro Bowls, 3 1st Team All-Pros, & a championship in '63. He's the only defender on the 1950s All-Decade team not enshrined in Canton.
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1/18 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1951, the Bears drafted Bill George 23rd overall out of Wake Forest. The Demon Deacon would be credited with creating the MLB position, earning 8 1st Team All-Pro honors & a HOF bust in Canton.
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1/19 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1993, the Bears hired Dave Wannstedt as their 11th Head Coach in franchise history. Despite a world class mustache, Wanny compiled a 40-56 record over 6 seasons. A 1995 playoff win against the Vikings was a rare highlight.
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1/20 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1982, the Bears hired Mike Ditka to be the 10th Head Coach in franchise history. Iron Mike racked up 106 wins against 62 losses, 6 division titles, and a Super Bowl victory in the '85 season.
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1/21 on this day in #Bears history...
In 2007, the Bears dominated the Saints in the NFC Championship 39-14. Thomas Jones led the way w/123 yards & 2 TDs. The defense forced 4 turnovers including a 4th quarter strip sack by Adewale Ogunleye.
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1/22 on this day in #Bears history...
1990s recap: The Bears finished the '90s w/a record of 73-87 with 1 division championship 🥇.
Best player? Late career Richard Dent was still a force. 43.5 sacks between '90-'93
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1/23 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1999, the Bears hired Dick Jauron as their 12th Head Coach in franchise history. Jauron's record of 35-45 over 5 years was highlighted by the magical 2001 season (13-3), the most fun team since the 80s.
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1/24 on this day in #Bears history...
2000s recap: The Bears finished the '00s w/a record of 81-79 with 4 division championships 🥇🥇🥇🥇.
Best player? The 9th overall pick in the 2000 draft made 4 1st Team All Pros & named a 1st ballot HOFer. Brian Urlacher.
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1/25 on this day in #Bears history...
2010s recap: The Bears finished the '10s w/a record of 76-84 with 2 division championships 🥇🥇.
Best player? Give me the CB who changed the game with his Peanut Punch, Charles Tillman 🥜🥊
'10-'13: 20 FF, 14 INTs, & 5 TDs!
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1/26 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1986, the Bears went down to New Orleans & dismantled the Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. The defense recorded 7 sacks & 6 turnovers to complete the most dominant defensive performance in an NFL playoff ever. 🏆
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1/27 on this day in #Bears history...
Hall of Fame: the Bears have more HOF inductees than any franchise (30). From Papa Bear & the Galloping Ghost to the Kansas Comet & Iron Mike to Sweetness & Danimal to the newest inductees, Jimbo Covert & Ed the Claw Sprinkle
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1/28 on this day in #Bears history...
In 1975, the Bears drafted the GOAT Walter Payton 4th overall. The 5- time 1st Team All-Pro broke the career rushing record, won an MVP, & had the league's Man of the Year Award named after him. Sweetness is #1 in our 💙🧡.
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