The Big 50: Chicago Bears is an amazing look at the fifty men and moments that have made the Bears the Bears. Longtime sportswriter Adam Jahns explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Ditka, Payton, Urlacher, and more.
In The 50 Greatest Players in Chicago Bears History, sports historian Robert W. Cohen ranks the top 50 players ever to perform for one of the NFL's most historic franchises. This work includes quotes from the subjects themselves and former teammates, photos, recaps of memorable performances and greatest individual seasons, as well as a statistical summary of each player's career with the Bears. The Bears' best are profiled here in what is bound to be a much discussed book among the team's broad fan base. An added bonus are the "honorable mentions," the next 25 players who have contributed to the Bears' astounding run as one of America's great sports teams.
Led by stars like Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, Mike Singletary, William "Refrigerator" Perry, head coach Mike Ditka, and defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, the Chicago Bears in the 1980s were an NFL powerhouse. As anyone who's seen "The Super Bowl Shuffle" surely knows, they were also an unforgettable group of characters. Otis Wilson, the Bears starting outside linebacker, was right in the center of the action, and in this book, Wilson provides a closer look at the great moments and personalities that made this era legendary. Readers will meet the players, coaches, and management and share in their moments of triumph and defeat. Be a fly on the wall as Wilson recounts stories from those days in Chicago, including the 1985 Super Bowl-winning season. If These Walls Could Talk: Chicago Bears will make fans a part of the team's storied history.
Invite your students to learn more about one of the NFL's greatest teams - the Chicago Bears! This book explores the team's background and history, most memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Readers will also learn when the NFL began and what conference and division the Bears play on. Fun facts, a full spread of team stats, and a timeline with photos complement the text. This book closes with a quiz to reinforce core concepts. Readers are left with an introductory background of the NFL and the Bears! Table of contents, glossary, and index included. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
In a series that explores the logic-defying comebacks and tough losses, the dramatic interceptions, fumbles, game-winning field goals, and touchdowns that shape a fan’s greatest memories of their beloved team, this book does not disappoint as the ultimate collector’s item for Bears fans. It chronicles the most famous moments in Chicago football history, including Gale Sayers's six-touchdown day against the 49ers, Walter Payton's 275-yard performance in 1977, Devin Hester's Super Bowl XLI kickoff return, and the dominating team performance of Super Bowl XX. The descriptions of each play are accompanied with game information and quotes from participants, players, and observers with firsthand accounts.
A beautiful and detail-rich hardbound collection of Chicago Bears history, containing essays, box scores, original reporting, archival photographs, and various memorabilia for one of NFL's marquee franchises.
A beautiful and detail-rich hardbound collection of profiles of the fifty best Chicago Bears players in franchise history, containing original essays and classic photography.
A complete history of the Chicago Bears from "Papa Bear" Halas to the Monsters of the Midway and beyond. The Chicago Bears have been around since the early days of pro football, and they have won more games than any other NFL team. The Bears Experience is a thorough, in-depth look back at each season, highlighting the gridiron heroes and the great moments that have made the Bears one of the most cherished teams in sports. Tracing nine decades of football success, The Bears Experience provides fans with a unique, season-by-season look at the team's full history. This breakdown includes the results of every Bears game, as well as the top individual statistical performers for each decade. In addition, feature articles highlight the franchise's prominent players and coaches, the stadiums that the Bears have called home--including landmarks Wrigley Field and Soldier Field--and the fascinating characters and distinctive traditions that have defined Bears football over the years. The book is illustrated throughout with vintage and contemporary photos of each season's pivotal player, defining moment, or characteristic image, all accompanied by a rich collection of memorabilia, from football cards to bobbleheads to program covers to pennants. More than just a historical overview, The Bears Experience leaves no season unexplored, no star unilluminated. The breadth of detailed information and stunning imagery combine to provide the full scope of what it means to be a fan of "Da Bears."
