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Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football

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Book Synopsis: Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football is the New York Times bestselling gripping account of a once-in-a-lifetime team and their lone Super Bowl season. For Rich Cohen and millions of other fans, the 1985 Chicago Bears were more than a football team: they were the greatest football team ever―a gang of colorful nuts, dancing and pounding their way to victory. They won a Super Bowl and saved a city. It was not just that the Monsters of the Midway won, but how they did it. On offense, there was high-stepping running back Walter Payton and Punky QB Jim McMahon, who had a knack for pissing off Coach Mike Ditka as he made his way to the end zone. On defense, there was the 46: a revolutionary, quarterback-concussing scheme cooked up by Buddy Ryan and ruthlessly implemented by Hall of Famers such as Dan “Danimal” Hampton and “Samurai” Mike Singletary. On the sidelines, in the locker rooms, and in bars, there was the never-ending soap opera: the coach and the quarterback bickering on TV, Ditka and Ryan nearly coming to blows in the Orange Bowl, the players recording the “Super Bowl Shuffle” video the morning after the season’s only loss. Cohen tracked down the coaches and players from this iconic team and asked them everything he has always wanted to know: What’s it like to win? What’s it like to lose? Do you really hate the guys on the other side? Were you ever scared? What do you think as you lie broken on the field? How do you go on after you have lived your dream but life has not ended? The result is Monsters: The 1985

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Experience the thrilling journey of the 1985 Chicago Bears with Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football. This New York Times bestselling book takes you on an exhilarating ride through the season that defined a team and captured the hearts of millions of fans. Immerse yourself in the passion, drama, and unforgettable moments of the greatest football team ever.

Join author Rich Cohen as he delves deep into the inner workings of the 1985 Bears, revealing a squad of colorful characters like no other. From the high-stepping skills of running back Walter Payton to the rebellious antics of quarterback Jim McMahon, this team was more than just skill and strategy. They brought a new level of excitement to the game, both on and off the field.

Monsters showcases the renowned 46 defense, a scheme that revolutionized the game and left opponents dazed and confused. Led by legendary figures like Buddy Ryan, Dan "Danimal" Hampton, and "Samurai" Mike Singletary, the Bears' defense struck fear into the hearts of quarterbacks across the league.

But Monsters isn't just about the game itself. It's a peek behind the curtain, offering exclusive interviews with the coaches and players who made history. Through their eyes, you'll learn what it truly means to be a champion. Experience the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat, and the unbreakable bond that forms within a team. It's a captivating portrait not only of a football team, but of a city and a game that define American sports culture.

Don't miss the opportunity to relive the glory days of the Chicago Bears. Order your copy of Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football today and become immersed in the history, excitement, and passion that still resonates with fans to this day.

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