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The Chicago Bears Shufflin’ Crew perform The Super Bowl Shuffle. The song became an instant hit and reached No. 41 on the music charts. The Bears were successful as well, defeating the Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX. (Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
GALLERY: Remembering the 1985 Bears
In one of the lasting images of 2012, two replacement referees disagree on whether this Hail Mary was a touchdown or interception. Seattle wideout Golden Tate shoved a Green Bay defender out of the way on the final play and was awarded a touchdown for getting his hands on a ball that appeared to be intercepted the Packers. The stunned Packers, most of whom had left the field in horror, were called back onto the field so the Seahawks could kick a meaningless extra point to seal the 14-12 victory. (Otto Gruele Jr./Getty Images)
GALLERY: Best Photos of 2012
Bears WR Earl Bennett scores the touchdown of the season after flipping into the endzone during Sunday’s game against Seattle. Despite this amazing touchdown, the Seahawks won in overtime, 23-17. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Bears tight end Mike Ditka speaks with coach George Halas during a 1961 game against the Eagles. Ditka, who compiled a 121-95 record in 14 seasons as head coach, is celebrating his 73rd birthday today. (Neil Leifer/SI)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of the 1985 Bears
SI VAULT: Ditka, Bears on top in West (11.25.63)
Packers fans at the iconic Lambeau Field cheer before Thursday’s game against the Bears. Green Bay’s defense dominated the Bears on its way to a 23-10 victory. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
BURKE: Packers alive and well after dismantling Bears
KING: My Week 2 predictions | Encore for breakout stars?
Walter Payton jumps over a pile of defenders to score a touchdown during a 1984 Bears-Saints game. Later in the game, Payton would pass Jim Brown as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. (Andy Hayt/SI)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Walter Payton | NFL’s All-Time Top RBs
Bears teammates Walter Payton and William Perry high five after a Nov. 1985 victory over the Packers. The Bears would go onto win the Super Bowl two months later. (John Biever/SI)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of the 1985 Chicago Bears
BANKS: NFL Power Rankings
KING: Team-by-team previews
Happy 53rd birthday Jim McMahon. The former Bears quarterback, pictured here in a 1986 SI photo shoot with Brian Bosworth, played 15 seasons in the NFL for six teams. He had the most success with the Bears, where he spent seven seasons and won a Super Bowl. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)
GALLERY: Classic Photos of the 1985 Bears | Sports Posters From the 1980s
Bears linebacker Dick Butkus watches the offense during a 1969 game against the Packers. The Chicago legend, who made the Pro Bowl eight times in his nine-year career, averaged 120 tackles and 58 assists a season. (Neil Leifer/SI)
GALLERY: Historic Photos of the NFL Draft
Joe Morrison is taken down by Larry Morris during a 1963 game between the Giants and Bears at Wrigley Field. (Neil Leifer/SI)
Bears coach George Halas watches game film and takes notes during a 1977 SI photo shoot. The legendary coach won 324 games during his career and six NFL championships. (Tony Triolo/SI)
SI VAULT: Wily Halas leads the Bears out of hibernation (10.27.58)
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson makes a leaping catch over Bears defensive back Zackary Bowman during a 2010 Chicago-Detroit game. Johnson signed an eight-year deal with up to $132 million on Wednesday, the largest contract in NFL history. (Peter Read Miller/SI)
BANKS: Can Mario Williams be a franchise player?
BURKE: Winners, losers from free agency’s first day
KING: Top 50 free agents | MMQB Tuesday Edition
Packers wide receiver James Jones celebrates with fans after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of Sunday’s victory over the Bears. James caught four passes for 50 yards and two touchdowns in the 35-21 victory. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
KING MMQB: Rodgers wraps up MVP with another dominant performance
BURKE: Rodgers, high-flying Packers prove a point by pounding Bears
William “The Refrigerator” Perry turns 49 today. The former Bears star played 10 years in the NFL and weighed 382 pounds at his peak. He also guest starred on a 1986 episode of The A-Team where he met another great star of the ’80s, Mr. T. (AP)
SI VAULT: Where are they Now - William “The Regrigerator: Perry (7.31.00)
GALLERY: Rare photos of the 1985 Chicago Bears
Bears tight end Mike Ditka talks to coach George Halas during a 1961 game against the Eagles. SI.com’s Kerry Byrne compares Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski to Ditka, whose smash-mouth style is reminiscent of New England’s second-year tight end. (Neil Leifer/SI)
BYRNE: Gronkowski a marvel at tight end in the mold of Iron Mike
