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Historic Moments: McMahon's Miracle

McMahon's Minnesota miracle Sept. 19, 1985: Bears 33, Vikings 24 Jim McMahon talked his way into the game & gave one of the most dramatic QB performances in Bears history leading to a comeback victory over the Vikings.

The front of the sports page of the Chicago Tribune on September 20, 1985. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front of the sports page of the Chicago Tribune on September 20, 1985. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Jim McMahon talked his way into the game and gave one of the most dramatic QB performances in Bears history leading to a comeback victory over the Vikings. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Jim McMahon talked his way into the game and gave one of the most dramatic QB performances in Bears history leading to a comeback victory over the Vikings. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Dennis McKinnon celebrates the first of his two touchdowns against the Vikings on Sept. 19, 1985. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Dennis McKinnon celebrates the first of his two touchdowns against the Vikings on Sept. 19, 1985. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Jim McMahon and Dennis McKinnon celebrate a play during the game on Sept. 19, 1985, in Minneapolis. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Jim McMahon and Dennis McKinnon celebrate a play during the game on Sept. 19, 1985, in Minneapolis. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Jim McMahon celebrates from the sidelines on Sept. 19, 1985 against the Minnesota Vikings. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Jim McMahon celebrates from the sidelines on Sept. 19, 1985 against the Minnesota Vikings. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Steve McMichael pressures Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer during the game on Sept. 19, 1985. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Steve McMichael pressures Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer during the game on Sept. 19, 1985. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

Jim McMahon gave one of the most dramatic QB performances in Bears history leading to a comeback victory over the Vikings. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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Jim McMahon gave one of the most dramatic QB performances in Bears history leading to a comeback victory over the Vikings. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

The front of the sports page of the Chicago Tribune on September 20, 1985. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune
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The front of the sports page of the Chicago Tribune on September 20, 1985. Bears Historic Moments - Chicago Tribune

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