Da Bears
How the 85' bears became the greatest team of all time.
Whether it's the power running back Walter Payton, or the funky tactics used by quarterack, Jim McMahon, the 1985 Chicago Bears where loaded with talent. With former tight end of the Chicago bears Mike Ditka as the head coach, The Bears organization was molded into a massive football powerhouse that dominated teams throughout the 1985 season. The star players, who completely represented the attitude of the team, were Walter Payton and Jim McMahon. Payton, Known as "sweetness", trampled linebackers and rendered the opposing team helpless, as he formed a career where he held the record of the most all time rushing yards at the time of his retirement. With Payton's humble persona, McMahon represented his counterpart as the loud, and flashy character that fans seemed to love. McMahon is known for calling his own plays on the field, and stirring up disputes between him and Ditka in regards to play calling. But when it came to play, McMahon, Payton, and Ditka led the team into battle where they were mostly successful. Where they finished the regular season with a 15-1 record, and won Super Bowl XX, by demolishing the Patriots 46 to 10.
Walter Payton
The power running back of the Chicago Bears, also known as "Sweetness". Arguably the greatest back of all time, in second place on the all time rushing yardage record list. Walter is also recognized for being an all around good person, on and off the field. The NFL has named "The Walter Payton" award for players that stand out off the field, through charity or helping their community. Payton passed away in November of 1999, at the age of 46.
Jim McMahon
The funky QB known as McMahon was gifted with a colorful persona that truly reflected his style of play. McMahon, although he had a much different personality than Payton, was a leader along side him. McMahon is known for calling his own plays, and butting heads with the head coach, Mike Ditka, but ultimately helping the bears to a Super Bowl winning season.
Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka coached the 1985 Bears to an outstanding 15-1 season, while winning the Super Bowl. Ditka is a former tight end for the Bears, and had a successful NFL career, but is mostly known for his coaching. Ditka's best team was the 85 Bears, which is known as possibly the greatest football team ever. In this book, Ditka is described overall as a tough coach, who could be quite confrontational with his players, but forced the respect of his team.