The Hall of Fame game has usually brought good luck for the Bears. Here's how
The Hall of Fame game has usually brought good luck for the Bears. Here's how originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Hall of Fame game is an annual preseason game set for teams with notable members entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame that season.
This season, the Bears and Texans headline the matchup for the Hall of Fame game. For the Bears, they will watch Steve "Mongo" McMichael, Devin Hester and Julius Peppers enter the Hall of Fame. The Texans will watch all-time great receiver Andre Johnson enter the Hall.
For the Bears, the Hall of Fame game has always provided them with a little extra luck heading into the regular season. Of the five times the Bears have played in the coveted preseason game, they've made the playoffs in four of the regular seasons following their appearance.
Will the Bears go to the playoffs this season? They play in the Hall of Fame game this preseason.
Here's the Bears' history from the game.
Year | Hall of Fame game | Regular Season record | Postseason |
1968 | Bears 30, Cowboys 24 | 7-7 | N/A |
1977 | Bears 20, Jets 6 | 9-5 | Lost Divisional Round |
1990 | Bears 13, Browns 0 | 11-5 | Lost Divisional Round |
2005 | Bears 27, Dolphins 24 | 11-5 | Lost Divisional Round |
2018 | Ravens 17, Bears 16 | 12-4 | Lost Wild Card |
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