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1985 Chicago Bears Players to Reunite in Las Vegas

Posted on: July 1, 2025, 10:25h.

Last updated on: July 1, 2025, 10:35h.

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Five alumni of the Super Bowl champion 1985 Chicago Bears are reuniting in Las Vegas with their fans
The July 26-27 event will include lunch, a Q&A session, autographs and meet-and-greets

Five alumni of the unforgettable 1985 Chicago Bears will reunite in Las Vegas for a two-day 40th reunion that’s open to the paying public.

This Jan. 26, 1986 photo — from the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX triumph over the New England Patriots — shows Bears defensive tackle William “Refrigerator” Perry (number 72) running with the ball while being tackled by Patriots defenders. Bears quarterback Jim McMahon (number 9) celebrates in the background. (Image: chicagobears.com)

Quarterback Jim McMahon, defensive tackle William “Refrigerator” Perry, linebacker Otis Wilson, and wide receivers Dennis McKinnon and Willie Gault will gather with fans to remember their Super Bowl-crushing season on July 26 and 27, 2025.

This advertisement announced the special event. (Image: Amore Taste of Chicago)

“A Legendary Lunch with the 1985 Bears Champions” will feature a multicourse lunch, moderated Q&A session, photo ops, autograph signings, meet-and-greets, and a silent auction benefiting Opportunity Village and Make-A-Wish Nevada.

The venue is, appropriately, the Amore Taste of Chicago deep-dish pizzeria at 3945 S. Durango Drive.

Da Bears

The 1985 Chicago Bears are widely regarded as one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Led by head coach Mike Ditka, they dominated the 1985 season with a 15-1 record, then won Super Bowl XX against the New England Patriots, 46-10.

That sweet victory was recalled often during a recurring 1991 “Saturday Night Live” sketch. Called “Bill Swerski’s Superfans,” it starred Mike Myers, Robert Smigel, and Chris Farley at their best.

The event will run from noon to 3 pm both days. Tickets, $250 per person, are available by calling (702) 562-9000.

Corey Levitan joined Casino.org in 2022 after a long career covering Las Vegas. He currently covers entertainment, dining and gaming news in Las Vegas.

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