The 1985 Bears captivated the nation with a collection of characters who dominated opponents and brought fun back to pro football.
That was never more evident than in their 46-10 thrashing of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX at the Louisiana Superdome, a monumental victory that occurred 30 years ago Tuesday.
The unstoppable Bears defense yielded just seven yards rushing, registered seven sacks and scored on an interception return and a safety.
"I tried to scramble, but there was no place to go," Patriots quarterback Tony Eason said after the rout. "They played an almost perfect game.