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Bears vs. Packers through the years
With the Bears taking on the Green Bay Packers in the 2023 season opener Sunday at Soldier Field, take a look at some of the best photos taken throughout the history of the 103-year rivalry.
1961: Vince Lombardi and George Halas talk on the field before a game.
Date unknown: George Halas and Vince Lombardi talk on the field before a game.
1960s: Bears tight end Mike Ditka catches a pass and runs through the Packers defense.
Oct. 31, 1965: Running back Gale Sayers runs through a gap in the Packers defensive line. The Bears win the game 31-10.
Nov. 30, 1975: Bears and Packers at the line of scrimmage during a game at Lambeau Field
Dec. 10, 1978: Running back Walter Payton runs against the Packers. Bears win the game 14-0.
Oct. 21, 1985: 325-pound rookie defensive tackle William "The Refrigerator" Perry rushes for a touchdown on Monday Night Football.
1980s: Bears vs. Packers at Lambeau Field
Nov. 5, 1989: Linebacker Mike Singletary talks to Packers guard Ron Hallstrom.
Oct. 25, 1992: Head coach Mike Ditka talks with Packers head coach Mike Holmgren.
Nov. 7, 1999: Six days after Walter Payton passed away, the Bears traveled to Green Bay to take on the Packers. Late in the game, defensive lineman Bryan Robinson blocked a 28-yard field goal to give the Bears a 14-13 win and snap a 10-game losing streak to the Packers. After the game, Robinson said "I think Walter Payton picked me up, because I can't jump that high."
Dec. 9, 2001: Bears vs. Packers at Lambeau Field.
Dec. 4, 2005: Cornerback Charles Tillman sacks quarterback Brett Favre and forces a fumble in a game the Bears win 19-7.
Dec. 4, 2005: In the same game, safety Mike Brown sacks Favre and causes a fumble.
Dec. 25, 2005: The Bears celebrate Christmas by clinching their first NFC North title. Chris Harris intercepts two Brett Favre passes in the win.
Oct. 7, 2007: Rookie tight end Greg Olsen catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Brian Griese. The Bears win the game 27-20.
Sep. 27, 2010: Devin Hester returns a punt 62 yards for a touchdown at the beginning of the fourth quarter, giving the Bears a 20-17 win over Green Bay on Monday Night Football.
Nov. 26, 2015: On a rainy Thanksgiving night, the Bears force four straight Aaron Rodgers incompletions from the Chicago 8 in the final minute of the game to preserve a 17-13 victory.
Dec. 18, 2016: Bears vs. Packers at Soldier Field
Dec. 16, 2018: The Bears defeat the Packers 24-17 at Soldier Field to clinch the NFC North title. Safety Eddie Jackson intercepts Aaron Rodgers late in the game to seal the victory.
Dec. 4, 2022: Quarterback Justin Fields outraces the Packers defense for a highlight-reel 55-yard touchdown run.
