Okay, so today I decided to dig into the 1986 Chicago Bears roster. You know, that legendary team? I’ve always heard stories, but I wanted to see the actual names and get a feel for the squad myself.
The Hunt Begins
First, I just started with some general searching. I wanted a complete list, not just the star players everyone talks about. I figured there had to be some fan sites or old articles with the info.
I spent some time digging through different websites, and honestly, some of them were pretty messy. It took a bit of patience to find a reliable source.
Compiling the Information
I finally found a site that seemed pretty legit, with a full roster breakdown. Now, I didn’t want to just look at it; I wanted my own record. So I grabbed the details and started putting everything into a simple document. I wanted to organize it in a way that made sense to me.
- Quarterbacks: I jotted down the names and made a note of who the starter likely was.
- Running Backs: Same thing here – finding the names and thinking about how they might have been used. Obviously, Walter Payton was a big deal!
- Wide Receivers: Getting a sense of who was catching the passes.
- Offensive Line: These guys often get overlooked, but they’re crucial.
- Defense: This was a monster defense, so I wanted to see all the names, from the line to the linebackers to the defensive backs.
Putting it All Together
It took a little while, but I built up my own version of the ’86 Bears roster. It’s not fancy, but it’s all there. It’s pretty cool to see all those names in one place and imagine that incredible season they had.
Now, when I hear people talk about that team, I’ve got a better understanding of who was actually on the field. I’ve got my own record, that is well-done and useful, and that’s what counts!
