Comcast SportsNet and the Bears will debut a new installment of its partnered Bears Classics presented by Knauz Automotive Group documentary series when the network highlights a memorable 1977 game that sent the Bears back to the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
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| Walter Payton helped lead the Bears to an overtime win over the Giants in the 1977 season finale.** |
Playing in a sleet storm on an icy field, Bob Thomas booted a 28-yard field goal with :07 left in overtime to give the Bears a pulsating 12-9 win. It was their sixth straight victory after a 3-5 start.
In the horrendous conditions at the Meadowlands, Thomas had missed one field goal attempt earlier in overtime and didn't get a chance to try another one due to a botched snap.
This hour-long installment of Bears Classics, subtitled One Giant Leap, takes an in-depth look at this moment in Bears history featuring candid interviews with players and coaches from both teams, along with those who covered this historic game 38 years ago. Â
This edition of CSN's Emmy-winning Bears Classics documentary series will once again be narrated by legendary Bears Hall of Fame middle linebacker Dick Butkus.













