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Encyclopedia > Chicago Bears seasons

This is a list of seasons completed by the Chicago Bears American Football Franchise. The list documents the season-by-season records of the Bears' franchise from 1920 to present, including postseason records, and league awards for individual players or head coaches. City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... See also: 1919 in sports, other events of 1920, 1921 in sports and the list of years in sports. // Baseball (Major League) January 3 - Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 and a $350,000 loan, beginning the Curse of...


The Chicago Bears have played over one thousand games. In those games, the club won nine Professional American Football league championships including eight NFL Championships and one Super Bowl – the second most in Professional American Football. (The Green Bay Packers have won twelve.) The franchise captured seventeen NFL Divisional titles and four NFL conference championships, and recorded more regular season (670) and overall victories (686) than any other NFL franchise. Throughout its history, the National Football League and other leagues have used several different formats to determine their league champion, including a period of interleague match-ups determining a true world champion. ... The National Football League has used several different formats to determine their league champions since its founding in 1920. ... The winning Super Bowl team receives the Vince Lombardi Trophy. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933-1949) National Conference (1950... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ...

For complete team history, see History of the Chicago Bears
For current season, see 2006 Chicago Bears season
  • The Finish, Wins, Losses, and Ties columns list regular season results and exclude any postseason play. Regular and postseason records are combined only at the bottom of the list.
NFL Champions (1920–1969) Super Bowl Champions (1970–present) Conference Champions Division Champions Wild Card Berth One-Game Playoff Berth
Season Team League Conference Division Finish Wins Losses Ties Playoffs Awards
Decatur Staleys
1920 1920 APFA 2nd 5 1 2 The APFA did not hold playoff games
Chicago Staleys
1921 1921 APFA 1st 9 1 0 Named APFA Champions[1]
Chicago Bears
1922 1922 NFL 2nd 9 3 0 The NFL did not hold playoff games until 1932
1923 1923 NFL 2nd 9 2 1
1924 1924 NFL 2nd 6 1 4
1925 1925 NFL 7th 9 5 3
1926 1926 NFL 2nd 12 1 3
1927 1927 NFL 3rd 9 3 2
1928 1928 NFL 5th 7 5 1
1929 1929 NFL 9th 4 9 2
1930 1930 NFL 3rd 9 4 1
1931 1931 NFL 3rd 8 5 1
1932 1932 NFL 1st 7 1 6 Named NFL Champions[2]
1933 1933 NFL West 1st 10 2 1 Won NFL Championship (Giants) (23-21)[3]
1934 1934 NFL West 1st 13 0 0 Lost NFL Championship (Giants) (13-30)[4]
1935 1935 NFL West T-3rd 6 4 2
1936 1936 NFL West 2nd 9 3 0
1937 1937 NFL West 1st 9 1 1 Lost NFL Championship (Redskins) (21-28)
1938 1938 NFL West 3rd 6 5 0
1939 1939 NFL West 2nd 8 3 0
1940 1940 NFL West 1st 8 3 0 Won NFL Championship (Redskins) (73-0)
1941 1941 NFL West 1st 10 1 0 Won Western Divisional Playoff (Packers) (33-14)
Won NFL Championship (Giants) (37-9)
1942 1942 NFL West 1st 11 0 0 Lost NFL Championship (Redskins) (6-14)[4]
1943 1943 NFL West 1st 8 1 1 Won NFL Championship (Redskins) (41-21) Sid Luckman (MVP)
1944 1944 NFL West T-2nd 6 3 1
1945 1945 NFL West 4th 3 7 0
1946 1946 NFL West 1st 8 2 1 Won NFL Championship (Giants) (24-14)
1947 1947 NFL West 2nd 8 4 0
1948 1948 NFL West 2nd 10 2 0
1949 1949 NFL West 2nd 9 3 0
1950 1950 NFL National 2nd 9 3 0 Lost Conference Playoff (Rams) (14-24)
1951 1951 NFL National 4th 7 5 0
1952 1952 NFL National 5th 5 7 0
1953 1953 NFL Western 4th 3 8 1
1954 1954 NFL Western 2nd 8 4 0
1955 1955 NFL Western 2nd 8 4 0
1956 1956 NFL Western 1st 9 2 1 Lost NFL Championship (Giants) (7-47)
1957 1957 NFL Western 5th 5 7 0
1958 1958 NFL Western T-2nd 8 4 0
1959 1959 NFL Western 2nd 8 4 0
1960 1960 NFL Western 5th 5 6 1
1961 1961 NFL Western T-3rd 8 6 0 Mike Ditka (ROY)
1962 1962 NFL Western 3rd 9 5 0 Ronnie Bull (ROY)
1963 1963 NFL Western 1st 11 1 2 Won NFL Championship (Giants) (14-10) George Halas (COY)
1964 1964 NFL Western 6th 5 9 0
1965 1965 NFL Western 3rd 9 5 0 Gale Sayers (ROY)
George Halas (COY)
1966 1966 NFL Western 5th 5 7 2
1967 1967 NFL Western Central 2nd 7 6 1
1968 1968 NFL Western Central 2nd 7 7 0
1969 1969 NFL Western Central 4th 1 13 0
1970 1970 NFL NFC Central 4th 6 8 0
1971 1971 NFL NFC Central 3rd 6 8 0
1972 1972 NFL NFC Central 4th 4 9 1
1973 1973 NFL NFC Central 4th 3 11 0 Wally Chambers (DROY)
1974 1974 NFL NFC Central 4th 4 10 0
1975 1975 NFL NFC Central 3rd 4 10 0
1976 1976 NFL NFC Central 2nd 7 7 0 Jack Pardee (COY)
1977 1977 NFL NFC Central 2nd 9 5 0 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Cowboys) (7-37) Walter Payton (MVP)/(NFC)
(OPOY)/(MOY)
1978 1978 NFL NFC Central 4th 7 9 0
1979 1979 NFL NFC Central 2nd 10 6 0 Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Eagles) (17-27)
1980 1980 NFL NFC Central 3rd 7 9 0
1981 1981 NFL NFC Central 5th 6 10 0
1982[5] 1982 NFL NFC 12th 3 6 0 Jim McMahon (ROY)
1983 1983 NFL NFC Central 3rd 8 8 0
1984 1984 NFL NFC Central 1st 10 6 0 Won Divisional Playoffs (Redskins) (23-19)
Lost Conference Championship (49ers) (0-23)
Mike Singletary (NFC)
1985 1985 NFL NFC Central 1st 15 1 0 Won Divisional Playoffs (Giants) (21-0)
Won Conference Championship (Rams) (24-0)
Won Super Bowl XX (Patriots) (46-10)
Mike Singletary (DPY)/(NFC)
Mike Ditka (COY)
Richard Dent (MVP)
Walter Payton (NFC)/(BBA)
1986 1986 NFL NFC Central 1st 14 2 0 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Redskins) (13-27)
1987 1987 NFL NFC Central 1st 11 4 0 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Redskins) (17-21) Dave Duerson (MOY)
1988 1988 NFL NFC Central 1st 12 4 0 Won Divisional Playoffs[6] (Eagles) (20-12)
Lost Conference Championship (49ers) (3-28)
Mike Singletary (DPY)/(NFC)
Mike Ditka (COY)
1989 1989 NFL NFC Central 4th 6 10 0
1990 1990 NFL NFC Central 1st 11 5 0 Won Wild Card Playoffs (Saints) (16-6)
Lost Divisional Playoffs (Giants) (3-31)
Mark Carrier (DROY)/(ROY)
Mike Singletary (MOY)
1991 1991 NFL NFC Central 2nd 11 5 0 Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Cowboys) (13-17)
1992 1992 NFL NFC Central 4th 5 11 0
1993 1993 NFL NFC Central 4th 7 9 0
1994 1994 NFL NFC Central 4th 9 7 0 Won Wild Card Playoffs (Vikings) (35-18)
Lost Divisional Playoffs (49ers) (15-44)
Dave Wannstedt (COY)
1995 1995 NFL NFC Central 3rd 9 7 0 Rashaan Salaam (ROY)
1996 1996 NFL NFC Central 3rd 7 9 0
1997 1997 NFL NFC Central 5th 4 12 0
1998 1998 NFL NFC Central 5th 4 12 0
1999 1999 NFL NFC Central 5th 6 10 0
2000 2000 NFL NFC Central 5th 5 11 0 Brian Urlacher (DROY)
Jim Flanigan (MOY)
2001 2001 NFL NFC Central 1st 13 3 0 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Eagles) (19-33) Anthony Thomas (OROY)
Dick Jauron (COY)
2002 2002 NFL NFC North 3rd 4 12 0
2003 2003 NFL NFC North 3rd 7 9 0
2004 2004 NFL NFC North 4th 5 11 0
2005 2005 NFL NFC North 1st 11 5 0 Lost Divisional Playoffs (Panthers) (21-29) Brian Urlacher (DPY)
Lovie Smith (COY)
2006[7] 2006 NFL NFC North 1st 13 3 0 Won Divisional Playoffs (Seahawks) (27-24 OT)
Won Conference Championship (Saints) (39-14)
Qualify for Super Bowl XLI (Colts)
Total[7] 670 482 42 (1920–2006, includes only regular season)
16 16 (1920–2006, includes only playoffs)
686 498 42 (1920–2006, includes both regular season and playoffs)

The following is a detailed history of the Chicago Bears professional American football team, a charter member of the National Football League (NFL). ... The 2006 Chicago Bears season was their 87th regular season and 25th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... This is a list of National Football League champions prior to the 1970 AFL-NFL Merger, that is, all the franchises that have won the championship of the National Football League. ... // This is a list of Super Bowl champions, that is, all the franchises that have won the championship game of the National Football League. ... A one-game playoff or pennant playoff is a tiebreaker in certain American professional sports, to determine which of two teams, tied in the final standings, will qualify for a post-season tournament. ... This is a list of seasons of the National Football League. ... This is a list of current and defunct leagues of American football. ... The National Football League (NFL) playoffs is a single-elimination tournament held at the end of the 16-game regular season to determine the NFL champion. ... The 1920 NFL season was the first inaugural regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1920 Decatur Staleys season was their inaugural regular season completed in the newly formed American Professional Football Association. ... For other uses of National Football League, see National Football League (disambiguation). ... The 1921 NFL season was the 2nd regular season of the National Football League (then called the American Professional Football Association). ... The 1921 Chicago Staleys season was their second regular season completed in the young American Professional Football Association. ... The 1921 NFL season was the 2nd regular season of the National Football League (then called the American Professional Football Association). ... The 1922 NFL season was the 3rd regular season of what was now called National Football League (the league changed their name from American Professional Football Association on June 24). ... The 1922 Chicago Bears season was their third regular season completed in the National Football League, which changed its name from the APFA, and the first under the new franchise name. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... The 1923 NFL season was the 4th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1923 Chicago Bears season was their fourth regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1924 NFL season was the 5th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1924 Chicago Bears season was their fifth regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1925 NFL season was the 6th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1925 Chicago Bears season was their sixth regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1926 NFL season was the 7th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1926 Chicago Bears season was their seventh regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1927 NFL season was the 8th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1927 Chicago Bears season was their eighth regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1928 NFL season was the 9th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1928 Chicago Bears season was their nineth regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1929 NFL season was the 10th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1929 Chicago Bears season was their 10th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1930 NFL season was the 11th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1930 Chicago Bears season was their 11th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1931 NFL season was the 12th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1931 Chicago Bears season was their 12th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1932 NFL season was the 13th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1932 Chicago Bears season was their 13th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1932 NFL Playoff Game was the first ever playoff game held by the National Football League (NFL), the major professional American football sports league in the United States. ... The 1933 NFL season was the 14th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1933 Chicago Bears season was their 14th regular season and 2nd postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1933 National Football League Championship game was held on December 17, 1933 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. ... For the current season, see 2006 New York Giants season. ... The 1934 NFL season was the 15th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1934 Chicago Bears season was their 15th regular season and 3rd postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1934 NFL Championship Game, also known as The Sneakers Game, was played at the Polo Grounds in New York City on December 9, 1934. ... The 1935 NFL season was the 16th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1935 Chicago Bears season was their 16th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1936 NFL season was the 17th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1936 Chicago Bears season was their 17th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1937 NFL season was the 18th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1937 Chicago Bears season was their 18th regular season and 4th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1937 National Football League Championship game was the 5th annual championship game was held December 12, 1937, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. ... For other uses, see Redskins (disambiguation). ... The 1938 NFL season was the 19th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1938 Chicago Bears season was their 19th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1939 NFL season was the 20th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1939 Chicago Bears season was their 20th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1940 NFL season was the 21th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1940 Chicago Bears season was their 21st regular season and 5th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1940 National Football League Championship Game, was played at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. on December 8, 1940. ... The 1941 NFL season was the 22nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1941 Chicago Bears season was their 22nd regular season and 6th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1941 NFL season was the 22nd regular season of the National Football League. ... City Green Bay, Wisconsin Team colors Dark Green, Gold, and White Head Coach Mike McCarthy Owner 111,967 stockholders Chairman Bob Harlan General manager Ted Thompson Fight song Go! You Packers! Go! League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919-1920) National Football League (1921–present) Western Division (1933-1949) National Conference (1950... The 1941 National Football League Championship game was the 9th annual championship game was held December 21, 1941, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. ... The 1942 NFL season was the 23th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1942 Chicago Bears season was their 23rd regular season and 7th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1942 National Football League Championship game was the NFLs 10th title game. ... The 1943 NFL season was the 24th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1943 Chicago Bears season was their 24th regular season and 8th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1943 National Football League Championship game was the 11th annual championship game was held December 26, 1943, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. ... Sid Luckman on the cover of the October 1938 issue of Life Sid Luckman (November 21, 1916 - July 5, 1998) was an American football quarterback for the Chicago Bears from 1939 to 1950 leading the team to 4 NFL championships during that period. ... The NFL Most Valuable Player Award is given by various entities, most notably the Associated Press, to the player who has contributed the most to the success of the players team. ... The 1944 NFL season was the 25th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1944 Chicago Bears season was their 25th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1945 NFL season was the 26th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1945 Chicago Bears season was their 26th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1946 NFL season was the 27th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1946 Chicago Bears season was their 27th regular season and 9th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1946 National Football League Championship Game, was played at the Polo Grounds in New York City on December 15, 1946. ... The 1947 NFL season was the 28th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1947 Chicago Bears season was their 28th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1948 NFL season was the 29th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1948 Chicago Bears season was their 29th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1949 NFL season was the 30th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1949 Chicago Bears season was their 30th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1950 NFL season was the 31st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1950 Chicago Bears season was their 31st regular season and 10th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... // Cleveland Browns 8, New York Giants 3 December 17, 1950 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio Scoring CLE - FG Groza 11 NYG - FG Clay 20 CLE - FG Groza 28 CLE - Safety Conerly tackled in end zone by Willis Los Angeles Rams 24, Chicago Bears 14 December 17, 1950 at Los... City St. ... The 1951 NFL season was the 32nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1951 Chicago Bears season was their 32nd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1952 NFL season was the 33rd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1952 Chicago Bears season was their 33rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1953 NFL season was the 34th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1953 Chicago Bears season was their 34th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1954 NFL season was the 35th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1954 Chicago Bears season was their 35th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1955 NFL season was the 36th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1955 Chicago Bears season was their 36th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1956 NFL season was the 37th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1956 Chicago Bears season was their 37th regular season and 11th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The 1956 National Football League Championship Game, was played at Yankee Stadium in New York City on December 30, 1956. ... The 1957 NFL season was the 38th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1957 Chicago Bears season was their 38th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1958 NFL season was the 39th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1958 Chicago Bears season was their 39th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1959 NFL season was the 40th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1959 Chicago Bears season was their 40th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1960 NFL season was the 41th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1960 Chicago Bears season was their 41st regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1961 NFL season was the 42th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1961 Chicago Bears season was their 42nd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... Michael Keller Ditka, Jr. ... From 1955 - 1996 The United Press International has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL-NFC American football players and AFL-AFC american football players. ... The 1962 NFL season was the 43th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1962 Chicago Bears season was their 43rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... Ronnie Bull (born February 2, 1940 in Kingsville, Texas) is a retired American football running back. ... The 1963 NFL season was the 44th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1963 Chicago Bears season was their 44th regular season and 12th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1963 National Football League Championship Game was played on December 29, 1963 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. ... George Stanley Halas (February 2, 1895 - October 31, 1983), nicknamed Papa Bear and Mr. ... The NFL Coach of the Year Award is presented annually by the Associated Press to the NFL coach who has done the most outstanding job of working with the talent he has at his disposal. ... The 1964 NFL season was the 45th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1964 Chicago Bears season was their 45th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1965 NFL season was the 46th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1965 Chicago Bears season was their 46th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... Gale Eugene Sayers (born May 30, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas), also known as The Kansas Comet, was a professional football player in the National Football League who spent his entire career with the Chicago Bears. ... The 1966 NFL season was the 47th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1966 Chicago Bears season was their 47th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1967 NFL season was the 48th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1967 Chicago Bears season was their 48th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1968 NFL season was the 49th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1968 Chicago Bears season was their 49th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1969 NFL season was the 50th regular season of the National Football League, and the last one before the AFL-NFL Merger. ... The 1969 Chicago Bears season was their 50th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1970 NFL season was the 51st regular season of the National Football League, and the first one after the AFL-NFL Merger. ... The 1970 Chicago Bears season was their 51st regular season completed in the National Football League. ... NFC may refer to any of the following things: The National Football Conference, one of the two constituent conferences of the U.S. National Football League (NFL). ... The NFC Central refers to the Central Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League. ... The 1971 NFL season was the 52nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1971 Chicago Bears season was their 52nd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1972 NFL season was the 53rd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1972 Chicago Bears season was their 53rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1973 NFL season was the 54th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1973 Chicago Bears season was their 54th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... Wallace Hashim Chambers (born May 15, 1951 in Phenix City, Alabama) is a former American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1970s. ... Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players: one for an offensive player and one for a defensive player. ... The 1974 NFL season was the 55th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1974 Chicago Bears season was their 55th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1975 NFL season was the 56th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1975 Chicago Bears season was their 56th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1976 NFL season was the 57th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1976 Chicago Bears season was their 57th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... Born in Christoval, Texas, Jack Pardee was an All-American linebacker at Texas A&M University, a 2-time All-Pro with the Los Angeles Rams (1963) and Washington Redskins(1971), a 2-time NFL Coach of Year (1976,79), and winner of 87 games in 11 seasons. ... The 1977 NFL season was the 58th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1977 Chicago Bears season was their 58th regular season and 13th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1977 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XII. Due to Christmas, the Divisional playoff games were held in a span of three days. ... City Irving, Texas Other nicknames The Boys, Americas Team Team colors Royal Blue, Navy Blue, Metallic Silver Blue, and White Head Coach Vacant Owner Jerry Jones General manager Jerry Jones Mascot Rowdy [1] League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1960–present) Western Conference (1960) Eastern Conference (1961-1969) Capitol... Walter Jerry Payton (July 25, 1954 – November 1, 1999) was an American football running back for the Chicago Bears. ... From 1955 - 1996 The United Press International has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL-NFC American football players and AFL-AFC american football players. ... The NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award is given annually by the Associated Press to the offensive player of the National Football League believed to have had the most outstanding season. ... The Walter Payton Man of the Year award is given annually by the National Football League honoring a players volunteer and charity work, as well as his excellence on the field. ... The 1978 NFL season was the 59th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1978 Chicago Bears season was their 59th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1979 NFL season was the 60th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1979 Chicago Bears season was their 60th regular season and 14th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1979 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XIV. // Playoff seeds Seed AFC NFC 1 San Diego Chargers (West winner) Dallas Cowboys (East winner) 2 Pittsburgh Steelers (Central winner) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Central winner) 3 Miami Dolphins (East winner) Los Angeles Rams (Central winner) 4... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Team colors Midnight Green, Black, White, and Silver Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1933–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952) Eastern Conference (1953-1969) Capitol... The 1980 NFL season was the 61st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1980 Chicago Bears season was their 61st regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1981 NFL season was the 62th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1981 Chicago Bears season was their 62nd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1982 NFL season was the 63th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1982 Chicago Bears season was their 63rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... James Robert Jim McMahon (born August 21, 1959 in Jersey City, New Jersey) was an American football star in the 1980s, first at Brigham Young University and later in the professional ranks with the Chicago Bears. ... The 1983 NFL season was the 64th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1983 Chicago Bears season was their 64th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1984 NFL season was the 65th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1984 Chicago Bears season was their 65th regular season and 15th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1984 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XIX. The two wild card games were held on different days because both venues were in the Pacific Standard Time Zone. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1984 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XIX. The two wild card games were held on different days because both venues were in the Pacific Standard Time Zone. ... City San Francisco, California Other nicknames Niners, The Red And Gold, Bay Bombers Team colors Cardinal red, metallic gold and black Head Coach Mike Nolan Owner Denise DeBartolo York and John York General manager none Mascot Sourdough Sam League/Conference affiliations All-America Football Conference (1946-1949) Western Division (1946... Michael Singletary (born October 9, 1958 in Houston, Texas) is a former linebacker in American football who played his entire career for the Chicago Bears in the NFL, after starring in college at Baylor University. ... The 1985 NFL season was the 66th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1985 Chicago Bears season was their 66th regular season and 16th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1985 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XX. Because the Jets and Giants both used Giants Stadium as their home field, the two wild card playoff games were held on different days. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1985 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XX. Because the Jets and Giants both used Giants Stadium as their home field, the two wild card playoff games were held on different days. ... Date January 26, 1986 Stadium Louisiana Superdome City New Orleans, Louisiana MVP Richard Dent, Defensive end Favorite Bears by 10 National anthem Wynton Marsalis Coin toss Bart Starr representing previous Super Bowl MVPs Referee Red Cashion Halftime show Up with People presents Beat of the Future Attendance 73,818 TV... City Foxboro, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats The Riots Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present... The NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award is given by the Associated Press to the leagues most outstanding defensive player at the end of every NFL season since 1971. ... Richard Dent (born December 13, 1960) is a former American football defensive end who played primarily for the Chicago Bears of the NFL. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XX. After playing 4 years at Tennessee State University, Dent was drafted in the eighth round by the Bears, with... The Super Bowl MVP, or Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, is an award given at the conclusion of the Super Bowl, the National Football Leagues championship game, to the player deemed to have made the most significant positive impact on the outcome of the game. ... The Bert Bell Award for the Professional American football Player of the Year is presented by the Maxwell Football Club. ... The 1986 NFL season was the 67th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1986 Chicago Bears season was their 67th regular season and 17th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1986 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXI. Note: The New York Giants (the NFC 1 seed) did not play the Washington Redskins (the 4 seed) in the Divisional playoff round because both teams were in the same division. ... The 1987 NFL season was the 68th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1987 Chicago Bears season was their 68th regular season and 18th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1987 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXII. // Wild Card playoffs January 3, 1988 NFC: Minnesota Vikings 44, New Orleans Saints 10 at Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana Game time: 12:30 p. ... David Russell Duerson(Born in 1960) is a former safety in the National Football League who played for the Chicago Bears(1983-1989), the New York Giants(1990), and the Phoenix Cardinals(1991-1993). ... The 1988 NFL season was the 69th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1988 Chicago Bears season was their 69th regular season and 19th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1988 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXIII. Due to Christmas, the two wild card playoff games were held in a span of three days. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1988 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXIII. Due to Christmas, the two wild card playoff games were held in a span of three days. ... The 1989 NFL season was the 70th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1989 Chicago Bears season was their 70th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1990 NFL season was the 71st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1990 Chicago Bears season was their 71st regular season and 20th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1990 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXV. The league expanded its playoff system from a 10-team to a 12-team tournament. ... City New Orleans, Louisiana Other nicknames Saints Team colors Old Gold, Black, and White Head Coach Sean Payton Owner Tom Benson General manager Mickey Loomis Mascot Gumbo League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1967–present) Eastern Conference (1967-1969) Capitol Division (1967; 1969) Century Division (1968) National Football Conference (1970... The NFL playoffs following the 1990 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXV. The league expanded its playoff system from a 10-team to a 12-team tournament. ... Mark Carrier (born April 28, 1968 in Lake Charles, Louisiana) is a retired American football player. ... The 1991 NFL season was the 72nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1991 Chicago Bears season was their 72nd regular season and 21st postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1991 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVI. // Wild Card playoffs December 28, 1991 AFC: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Los Angeles Raiders 6 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri Game time: 12:30 p. ... The 1992 NFL season was the 73th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1992 Chicago Bears season was their 73rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1993 NFL season was the 74th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1993 Chicago Bears season was their 74th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... NFL 75th season anniversary logo The 1994 NFL season was the 75th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1994 Chicago Bears season was their 75th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 1994 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXIX. // Wild Card playoffs December 31, 1994 NFC: Green Bay Packers 16, Detroit Lions 12 at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin Game time: 12:30 pm EST/11:30 am CST Game weather: 31 °F (partly cloudy... City Minneapolis, Minnesota Other nicknames The Vikes, The Purple People Eaters Team colors Purple, Gold, and White Head Coach Brad Childress Owner Zygi Wilf General manager Rob Brzezinski Mascot Ragnar League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1961–present) Western Conference (1961-1969) Central Division (1967-1969) National Football Conference (1970... The NFL playoffs following the 1994 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXIX. // Wild Card playoffs December 31, 1994 NFC: Green Bay Packers 16, Detroit Lions 12 at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin Game time: 12:30 pm EST/11:30 am CST Game weather: 31 °F (partly cloudy... Dave Wanny Wannstedt (b. ... The 1995 NFL season was the 76th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1995 Chicago Bears season was their 76th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... Rashaan Iman Salaam (born October 8, 1974 in La Jolla, California) is a former professional American football player. ... The 1996 NFL season was the 77th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1996 Chicago Bears season was their 77th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1997 NFL season was the 78th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1997 Chicago Bears season was their 78th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1998 NFL season was the 79th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1998 Chicago Bears season was their 79th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 1999 NFL season was the 80th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 1999 Chicago Bears season was their 80th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 2000 NFL season was the 81st regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2000 Chicago Bears season was their 81st regular season completed in the National Football League. ... Brian Keith Urlacher (born May 25, 1978) is an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. ... The 2001 NFL season was the 82nd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2001 Chicago Bears season was their 82nd regular season and 23th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... The NFL playoffs following the 2001 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXVI. For the first time, the NFL scheduled prime time playoff games for the first two rounds in an attempt to attract more television viewers. ... Anthony Thomas - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players: one for an offensive player and one for a defensive player. ... Dick Jauron (b. ... The 2002 NFL season was the 83rd regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2002 Chicago Bears season was their 83rd regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The NFC North refers to the Northern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League that was created prior to the 2002 season when the league realigned divisions after expanding to 32 teams. ... The 2003 NFL season was the 84th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2003 Chicago Bears season was their 84th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 2004 NFL season was the 85th regular season of the National Football League. ... The 2004 Chicago Bears season was their 85th regular season completed in the National Football League. ... The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ... The Chicago Bears began their 2005 NFL season in hopes of recovering from a previous 5-11 record. ... The National Football League playoffs following the 2005 regular season led up to Super Bowl XL, which was played in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, February 5, 2006. ... City Charlotte, North Carolina Other nicknames The Cardiac Cats Team colors Black, Panther Blue, and Silver Head Coach John Fox Owner Jerry Richardson General manager Marty Hurney Mascot Sir Purr League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995–present) National Football Conference (1995-present) NFC West (1995-2001) NFC South (2002... Lovie Lee Smith (born May 8, 1958 in Gladewater, Texas) is the head coach of the Chicago Bears professional football team of the NFL. // Smith was named after his great-aunt, Lavana. ... The 2006 NFL season is the 87th season of the National Football League, the major professional American football league in the United States. ... The 2006 Chicago Bears season was their 87th regular season and 25th post-season completed in the National Football League. ... The National Football League playoffs for the 2006 season will lead up to Super Bowl XLI, which will be played at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on February 4, 2007. ... City Seattle, Washington Team colors Pacific Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White Head Coach Mike Holmgren Owner Paul Allen General manager Tim Ruskell Mascot Blitz, and Taima the augur hawk League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1977-2001) AFC West (1977-2001) National Football Conference... The National Football League playoffs for the 2006 season will lead up to Super Bowl XLI, which will be played at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on February 4, 2007. ... Super Bowl XLI will be the 41st Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Team colors Speed Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970-2001) AFC South (2002...

Footnotes

  1. ^ The NFL did not hold playoff games until 1932. The team that finished with the best regular season record was named the league champions.
  2. ^ The result of the 1932 NFL Playoff Game to determine the NFL champion between the Bears and the Portsmouth Spartans. The game counted in the standings and broke the tie.
  3. ^ The score of the playoff game is in parenthesis with the Bears score first no matter of the outcome.
  4. ^ a b The Bears were denied perfect seasons on two accounts. The first one was in the 1934 when the 13-0 club lost to the New York Giants in the Championship game. The second occurrence happenend in 1942 when the 11-0 club was denied perfection and a "three-peat" by the Washington Redskins.
  5. ^ 1982 was a strike-shorten season so the league was divided up into two conferences instead of its normal divisional alignment.
  6. ^ The game was known as the Fog Bowl due to the heavy fog that covered the field for most of the game.
  7. ^ a b Current standing as of January 21, 2006.

The 1932 NFL Playoff Game was the first ever playoff game held by the National Football League (NFL), the major professional American football sports league in the United States. ... The Detroit Lions are a National Football League team based in Detroit, Michigan. ... The 1934 Chicago Bears season was their 15th regular season and 3rd postseason completed in the National Football League. ... For the current season, see 2006 New York Giants season. ... The 1942 Chicago Bears season was their 23rd regular season and 7th postseason completed in the National Football League. ... For other uses, see Redskins (disambiguation). ... The Fog Bowl was the name given to the December 31, 1988 NFL playoff game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Chicago Bears. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

Chicago Bears

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CultureBrian's SongSuper Bowl ShuffleDa Super Fans
January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD (or CE) era. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 31 is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with a length of 30 days The month is named after the Roman goddess Juno (mythology), wife of Jupiter and equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD (or CE) era. ... February 9 is the 40th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National... The following is a detailed history of the Chicago Bears professional American football team, a charter member of the National Football League (NFL). ... The following is a list of notable past players of the Chicago Bears professional American football team. ... These quarterbacks have started for the NFLs Chicago Bears. ... This page details statistics about the Chicago Bears American football team. ... Staley Field in Decatur, Illinois was the home of the Staley club of the American Professional Football Association in 1920, coached and managed by the young George Halas. ... For the former minor league baseball park, see Wrigley Field (Los Angeles). ... Soldier Field is located on famous Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently home to the NFLs Chicago Bears. ... Brians Song is a 1971 made-for-TV movie, recalling the details of the life of Brian Piccolo (played by James Caan), a football player stricken with terminal cancer, and his friendship with Chicago Bears teammate Gale Sayers (Billy Dee Williams), who helps him through the difficult struggle. ... The Super Bowl Shuffle was a rap song recorded by members of the Chicago Bears football team for their appearance in Super Bowl XX. // Known as Chicago Bears Shufflin Crew, the performers included Sweetness Walter Payton, Punky QB Jim McMahon, and Samurai Mike Singletary. ... Bill Swerskis Superfans was a recurring sketch on the American sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live. ...

Club Head Coaches

HalasJonesHalasAndersonJohnsosHalasDriscollHalasDooleyGibronPardeeArmstrongDitkaWannstedtJauronSmith George Stanley Halas (February 2, 1895 - October 31, 1983), nicknamed Papa Bear and Mr. ... Ralph Jones is the American football head coach for the NFLs Chicago Bears franchise from 1930-1932. ... George Stanley Halas (February 2, 1895 - October 31, 1983), nicknamed Papa Bear and Mr. ... Heartley (Hunk) Anderson (September 22, 1898 - April 24, 1978) was born in Tamrack, MI and died ine was an offensive guard at the University of Notre Dame. ... Luke A. Johnsos (December 6, 1905 Chicago, Illinois - December 10, 1984 Evanston, Illinois) was an American football player and head coach for the NFLsChicago Bears franchise. ... George Stanley Halas (February 2, 1895 - October 31, 1983), nicknamed Papa Bear and Mr. ... John Leo Paddy Driscoll (January 11, 1895 - June 28, 1968) was an American quarterback in professional football. ... George Stanley Halas (February 2, 1895 - October 31, 1983), nicknamed Papa Bear and Mr. ... Jim Dooley (born February 8, 1930) was a former football player and coach who is best remembered for his tenure in both capacities with the Chicago Bears. ... Abe Gibron (September 22, 1925- September 23, 1997) was a former American football offensive lineman and coach whose ample girth was arguably his most recognizable feature. ... Born in Christoval, Texas, Jack Pardee was an All-American linebacker at Texas A&M University, a 2-time All-Pro with the Los Angeles Rams (1963) and Washington Redskins(1971), a 2-time NFL Coach of Year (1976,79), and winner of 87 games in 11 seasons. ... Neill Armstrong (born March 9, 1926) was a former American football player and coach whose career spanned more than 40 years at both the collegiate and professional levels. ... Michael Keller Ditka, Jr. ... Dave Wanny Wannstedt (b. ... Dick Jauron (b. ... Lovie Lee Smith (born May 8, 1958 in Gladewater, Texas) is the head coach of the Chicago Bears professional football team of the NFL. // Smith was named after his great-aunt, Lavana. ...

League Championships (9)
1921, 1932, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1963, 1985


 
 

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