Nearly 100 ex-players, coaches and staff will be meeting President Obama, also a Bears fan, of sorts.
Sadly, some of the more memorable names will not be there.
Foremost would be running back Walter Payton, who died of cancer at 45.
Safety Dave Duerson killed himself earlier this year after suffering from brain damage inflicted by all the hits on the field.
Also absent will be William "The Refrigerator" Perry who has health issues.
However, on hand will be the "Punky QB" Jim McMahon, speedy wide receiver Willie Gault and Richard Dent, Super Bowl XX MVP and newly elected to the NFL Hall of Fame.
Dan Hampton is going because he doesn't like Obama.
Personally, getting together with the guys as well as an invite and chance to meet the President and see the White House would have me there whether I liked the president or not.
I can't name more than about half the present Bears, but know the '85 team like it was just yesterday, not 26 years ago.
Da Bears! --RoadDog
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