FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

The 1985 Chicago Bears Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the Super Bowl Champion 1985 Chicago Bears.

A multiple-choice quiz by IlliniBob72. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
IlliniBob72

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,219

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

Plays
3448

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (1/20), Guest 216 (14/20), Guest 174 (11/20).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. Who did the Bears defeat in the first game of the season? Hint

Detroit Lions

New York Jets

Minnesota Vikings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NEXT>

Question 2 of 20

2. Who wore number 98 for the '85 Bears? Hint

Henry Waechter

Mike Hartenstein

Richard Dent

Tyrone Keys

NEXT>

Question 3 of 20

3. What was the only team to beat the Bears in 1985?

Answer: ( Two Words ... or just one word (first or last))

NEXT>

Question 4 of 20

4. Who scored the Bears' first TD in Super Bowl XX? Hint

Matt Suhey

Dennis McKinnon

Walter Payton

William Perry

NEXT>

Question 5 of 20

5. What jersey number did OL Keith Van Horne wear?

Answer: ( a two digit number ... it's between 60 and 90)

NEXT>

Question 6 of 20

6. The Bears never trailed in Super Bowl XX?

True

False

NEXT>

Question 7 of 20

7. Walter Payton scored how many touchdowns in Super Bowl XX? Hint

NEXT>

Question 8 of 20

8. Who wore number 27 for the '85 Bears? Hint

Leslie Frazier

Calvin Thomas

Dennis Gentry

Mike Richardson

NEXT>

Question 9 of 20

9. Against which team did the Bears, in 1986, intercept a pass and then during the return have a lateral toss picked off and returned against them for a touchdown? Hint

Miami Dolphins

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Green Bay Packers

Washington Redskins

NEXT>

Question 10 of 20

10. William Perry scored his first TD against which team? Hint

San Francisco 49ers

Green Bay Packers

Indianapolis Colts

New York Jets

NEXT>

Question 11 of 20

11. Who was the backup QB that stepped in for Jim McMahon when he was injured? Hint

Vince Evans

Doug Flutie

Steve Fuller

Mike Tomczak

NEXT>

Question 12 of 20

12. Which of these teams was not beaten by the Bears in '85? Hint

San Diego Chargers

Atlanta Falcons

Washington Redskins

Indianapolis Colts

NEXT>

Question 13 of 20

13. How many teams did the Bears shutout in both the regular season and playoffs?

Answer: ( a single digit number)

NEXT>

Question 14 of 20

14. Who was named MVP of Super Bowl XX? Hint

Walter Payton

Richard Dent

Jim McMahon

Mike Singletary

NEXT>

Question 15 of 20

15. Who was the NY Giants' punter that missed the ball in the divisional playoff game that was scooped up by Shaun Gayle and returned for a TD?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... be careful of spelling)

NEXT>

Question 16 of 20

16. Who was the Bears' rookie placekicker in '85?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

NEXT>

Question 17 of 20

17. Who led the '85 Bears in TD receptions? Hint

Walter Payton

Dennis McKinnon

Willie Gault

Emory Moorehead

NEXT>

Question 18 of 20

18. Al Harris sat out the season in a contract holdout. Who was the other defensive holdout?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

NEXT>

Question 19 of 20

19. Who led the Bears in pass receptions? Hint

Emory Moorehead

Walter Payton

Willie Gault

Dennis McKinnon

NEXT>

Question 20 of 20

20. Who registered a safety for the Bears in Super Bowl XX? Hint

Tyrone Keys

Henry Waechter

Dan Hampton

Steve McMichael

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 15 2024 : Guest 67: 1/20
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 216: 14/20
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 174: 11/20
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 174: 13/20
Mar 10 2024 : sprayman75: 11/20
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 73: 9/20
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 107: 7/20
Feb 21 2024 : Guest 174: 12/20
Feb 18 2024 : Guest 98: 10/20

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who did the Bears defeat in the first game of the season?

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

They beat the Buccaneers 38-28 in Soldier Field on September 8th, 1985.

2. Who wore number 98 for the '85 Bears?

Answer: Tyrone Keys

Tyrone Keys was a backup DE.

3. What was the only team to beat the Bears in 1985?

Answer: Miami Dolphins

The Bears lost in Miami 38-24 on Monday Night Football, December 2nd, 1985.

4. Who scored the Bears' first TD in Super Bowl XX?

Answer: Matt Suhey

Suhey took a handoff from Jim McMahon and took it 11 yards to the end zone for the Bears' first TD.

5. What jersey number did OL Keith Van Horne wear?

Answer: 78

Keith Van Horne was a first round pick in 1981 out of USC. He started every game for the Bears in '85.

6. The Bears never trailed in Super Bowl XX?

Answer: False

Tony Franklin got the Patriots on the board first with a 36 yard FG, taking a 3-0 lead.

7. Walter Payton scored how many touchdowns in Super Bowl XX?

Answer: 0

Sweetness never found the end zone in Super Bowl XX.

8. Who wore number 27 for the '85 Bears?

Answer: Mike Richardson

"L.A. Mike" Richardson was a starting cornerback for the '85 Bears.

9. Against which team did the Bears, in 1986, intercept a pass and then during the return have a lateral toss picked off and returned against them for a touchdown?

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

10. William Perry scored his first TD against which team?

Answer: Green Bay Packers

This happened on Monday Night Football in Soldier Field, October 21st, 1985. He obliterated Packers' LB George Cumby on the way over the goalline.

11. Who was the backup QB that stepped in for Jim McMahon when he was injured?

Answer: Steve Fuller

Yes, the list of QBs that filled in for McMahon throughout his injury-filled career is extensive, but in 1985 it was Steve Fuller.

12. Which of these teams was not beaten by the Bears in '85?

Answer: San Diego Chargers

The Bears beat the Redskins 45-10 on September 29th, 1985, the Falcons 36-0 on November 24th, 1985, and the Colts 17-10 on December 8th, 1985. They did not play the Chargers.

13. How many teams did the Bears shutout in both the regular season and playoffs?

Answer: 4

The Bears shut out the Cowboys and Falcons in consecutive regular season games and then the Giants and Rams in consecutive playoff games.

14. Who was named MVP of Super Bowl XX?

Answer: Richard Dent

Dent was named MVP after recording 1.5 QB sacks and forcing two fumbles.

15. Who was the NY Giants' punter that missed the ball in the divisional playoff game that was scooped up by Shaun Gayle and returned for a TD?

Answer: Sean Landeta

This was one of the strangest plays in playoff history and was key to the Bears' 21-0 victory.

16. Who was the Bears' rookie placekicker in '85?

Answer: Kevin Butler

The rookie from the U. of Georgia replaced Bob Thomas and set a rookie scoring record with 131 points.

17. Who led the '85 Bears in TD receptions?

Answer: Dennis McKinnon

McKinnon led the team with 7 TDs on only 31 total receptions.

18. Al Harris sat out the season in a contract holdout. Who was the other defensive holdout?

Answer: Todd Bell

They sat out and missed out on a magical season. Neither returned to their previous high level of play. Harris watched Wilbur Marshall replace him and excel, while Bell watched Dave Duerson make the Pro Bowl as his replacement.

19. Who led the Bears in pass receptions?

Answer: Walter Payton

Walter Payton led the team in receptions with 49. Moorehead was second.

20. Who registered a safety for the Bears in Super Bowl XX?

Answer: Henry Waechter

Waechter sacked Patriots' QB Steve Grogan in the end zone for the two points and the end of the scoring, making the final score 46-10.

Source: Author IlliniBob72

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor spanishliz before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.