Jim McMahon Come to the New Stadium to
Announce an Incredible Game to be held on
the New Soldier Field.
Oak Park Journal photo

Soldier Field. August 12, 2003 The Chicago Bears 1985 Super Bowl Champion team will be back on the field this October as part of the Grand Opening events at the new Soldier Field. 

Dream Events announced today the reunion at the new Soldier Field will be held October 11, 2003. This will the biggest gathering of the former Super Bowl Team since they played together back in the 80's. This once-in-a-lifetime "Flag Football reunion game will feature 1985 Bears legends led by the "Punky" QB Jim McMahon along with William "Refrigerator" Perry,  Dave Duerson,  Otis 
Wilson, Willie Gault, Kevin Butler, Dan Hampton and Dennis McKinnon against an All-Pro team led by Dolphins Quarterback Dan Marino and legends Roger Craig, Ed "Too Tall" Jones, Billy Sims, Andre Reed, Eddie Payton and many other All-Pro Players from the 80's & 90's. Hall of Fame Bears linebacker Dick Butkus will 
serve as an honorary captain.

After the short press conference announcing this historic event, several Bears players took to the new Solider Field as Jim McMahon tested out his arm for the first time in a long while. His passes to Dennis McKinnon looked good, but don't expect McMahon to come out of retirement any time soon other than the Flag Football game. " I am pretty much done with football now" he said.  I probably won't throw another football until October" he said.  McMahon looked like 
he was in as good as shape as he did when he played football.  When asked if he worked out he replied "I have not worked out in three years"  he said.  He also said he has no specific diet that he uses to keep himself in shape. "I eat whatever I want and I love to drink beer" McMahon said.  I also asked Jim if he had any interest in Nascar racing after he had the opportunity to ride shotgun with Wally Dallenbach for a few laps recently at the Chicagoland Speedway. "No, I don't see me doing anything in racing" he said.  He did say, though, My youngest son (12 year old) has a passion for speed and loves all kinds of racing ... so you never know what might happen" 
 

Jim McMahon gets ready to throw the
first football a the New Soldier Field.
Oak Park Journal photo

Other former Bears in attendance today also included Shawn Gayle 
& Emery Moorhead. They both also expressed excitement on the upcoming game in October. 

There is also talk of doing something special in honor of the late Walter Payton at the reunion. "He was a big part of this Championship team" the players all said at the announcement today.

Gates will open at 10:00 am. Festivities include an autograph session with the 1985 Chicago legends and other All-Pros from 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. In addition, members of the Chicago Police force and Chicago Fire Department will compete in two twenty-minute periods of flag football from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The main event kickoff begins at 12:15 p.m. Tickets for the game are 
priced at $30.00 and go on sale August 23, 2003 to the general public at all Ticketmaster outlets or by phone at (312) 559-1212. Tickets can also be purchased online at: www.ticketmaster.com.

This historic Bears reunion game is being staged by Dream Events, LLC, They specialize in the promotion and execution of major sporting events. The companies most memorable events included: "Say Good-bye to the Mile High" with John Elway and Joe Montana, "Farewell to Riverfront" which featured Pete Rose and 
MLB All-stars and "The Final Showdown" when Jim Kelly faced Dam Marino at UB Stadium.

Dream Events' services also extend into media and public relations, celebrity and professional athlete representation, corporate sponsorships and memorabilia.

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Dream Events can be reached at: (800) 773-4201 or on the web at: www.dream-events.com 

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Web Site for Bears Reunion Game in October....
http://www.reunionsoldierfield.com/