History of Super Bowl XX in Timeline

Super Bowl XX, held on January 26, 1986, at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, saw the Chicago Bears dominate the New England Patriots with a final score of 46-10. This victory marked the Bears' first NFL championship since 1963, a significant win before the modern Super Bowl era fully took hold. The game showcased the Bears' dominant defense and offensive prowess, securing their place in NFL history.

December 14, 1982: NFL owners voted to award Super Bowl XX to New Orleans

On December 14, 1982, NFL owners voted to award Super Bowl XX to New Orleans during the owners' mid-season meeting in Dallas. This marked the sixth time New Orleans would host the Super Bowl.

March 1985: NBC Radio wins NFL broadcast contract

In March 1985, NBC Radio outbid CBS Radio for the nationwide NFL contract. Don Criqui was the play-by-play announcer, with Bob Trumpy as the color analyst.

1985: The Super Bowl Shuffle

During the 1985 season, the Chicago Bears recorded "The Super Bowl Shuffle", a rap song and music video. This novelty song reached number 41 on the Billboard charts and received a Grammy Award nomination.

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January 26, 1986: Super Bowl XX

On January 26, 1986, Super Bowl XX was played at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, where the Chicago Bears defeated the New England Patriots by a score of 46–10.

1986: NFL instructed officials to strictly enforce the 10-second run-off rule

At the end of the first half of Super Bowl XX in 1986, controversial calls led to the NFL instructing officials to strictly enforce the 10-second run-off rule at the start of the 1986 season.

1987: Grammy Award Nomination

In 1987, "The Super Bowl Shuffle" received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

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2011: White House Invitation

Twenty-five years after the championship, in 2011, the surviving members of the Chicago Bears team were invited to the White House by President Barack Obama.