Bridgestone Perfomance Moments in Time: Packers vs. Bears in Wisconsin
Enjoy these memorable photos from prior Packers-Bears matchups in Wisconsin. Photos by Matt Becker, Jim Biever, Michael Biever, Vern Biever and AP.
Nov. 4, 2013 - Green Bay posted a season-high 199 rushing yards on 29 carries (6.9 avg.), the team's best single-game effort since a 202-yard afternoon at Cleveland on Oct. 25, 2009. RB Eddie Lacy posted a career-high 150 rushing yards and a TD on 22 carries (6.8 avg.), the second most by a Green Bay rookie behind only Samkon Gado's 171 yards vs. Detroit on Dec. 11, 2005. Lacy's yardage total was the most by a Packer since RB Ryan Grant's 156 yards rushing vs. Oakland on Dec. 9, 2007.
Nov. 4, 2013 - The Packers posted their first zero-penalty game since Dec. 25, 2011, vs. Chicago.
Nov. 12, 1995 - WR Robert Brooks does a "Lambeau Leap" after scoring a touchdown during the Packers' 35-28 win. It was Brooks' second TD catch of the game and QB Brett Favre's fourth of five TDs on the day.
Jan 2, 2011 - Packers captains DT Ryan Pickett (79), LS Brett Goode (61) and FB John Kuhn (30) pose for a photo as QB Aaron Rodgers sneaks in a notorious photo-bomb. It is the ninth consecutive year that the Packers and Bears will play in primetime. It is the second year in a row that Chicago will play at Green Bay in early November after visiting Lambeau Field on Nov. 4 last season.
Oct. 14, 1923 - In a high-octane contest, the Packers lost to the Bears, 3-0 at Bellevue Park on Green Bay's east side. A total of 4,451 people were in attendance, the third highest for the year. Coached by "Curly" Lambeau, the Packers finished the year 7-2-1.
Oct. 31, 1993 - DE Reggie White is on his way to grab his second sack of the game on QB Jim Harbaugh. The Packers won, 17-3, with 58,945 in attendance. White led the team in sacks that year with 13.
Sept, 13, 2009 - Facing the season opener in Lambeau Field, the Packers defense came up big to help get a 21-15 win. Nick Collins returned one of four Jay Cutler interceptions 31 yards to help set-up a score. Dating back to 1970, the Packers' 18 primetime games against the Bears are the most they have played against any team.
Dec. 7, 2003 - NT Gilbert Brown (93) stuffs RB Anthony Thomas with the help of DT Cletidus Hunt (97) and S Marques Anderson (20). The Packers won, 34-21, and finished first in the NFC North. The Packers have won 10 of the last 12 meetings against the Bears (including playoffs). Green Bay won the first matchup against the Bears this season, 38-17, at Chicago in Week 4.
Oct. 12, 1947 - Head Coach Curly Lambeau, top, center, tries to get the team fired up during the game. There were 25,562 fans in attendance at City Stadium.
Dec. 7, 2003 - QB Brett Favre celebrates a pick-six interception from DB Mike McKenzie, who ran it back for 90 yards to spark a 34-21 Packers win. It was McKenzie's second INT of the second half. The Packers wore No. 3 decals on their helmets in honor of late Hall of Fame halfback Tony Canadeo, who died that week. Also, Favre eclipsed Forrest Gregg's team record by playing in his 188th straight regular-season game.
1960's - Signs in the crowd during a contest between the Packers and Bears. The rivalry has always brought out the best in players and the fans.
Jan. 2, 2011 - WR Jordy Nelson makes a big catch on the sidelines during the final game of the regular season to help the Packers clinch a playoff berth, winning 10-3. The win turned out to keep momentum going in the playoffs. The NFC Championship game was held in Chicago as the Packers beat the Bears 21-14. The Packers won 3 straight road games to get to Super Bowl XLV, ultimately beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25.
Nov. 5, 1989 - A general view of Lambeau Field as fans started to arrive for the first Packers-Bears game of the season. The Packers won, 14-13, in what became known as the "Instant Replay" game and posted their best record that year since 1972. They were often referred to as the "Cardiac Pack" due to several close-game wins.
Aug. 18, 1967 - RB Gale Sayers (40) looks to get extra yardage before being brought down by DB Bob Jeter (21) at the Midwest Shrine exhibition game in Milwaukee.
Nov. 12, 1995 - DE Reggie White and QB Brett Favre celebrate after a cold 22-degree game against the Bears at Lambeau Field. The Packers won, 35-28, and finished first in the NFC Central that year.
Sept. 27, 1959 - Hall of Fame Head Coach Vince Lombardi is congratulated by Packers fans after leading the team to a 9-6 upset win over the Chicago Bears in his NFL head coaching debut and the home opener. A total of 32,150 fans were in attendance.
Sept. 30, 1962 - An extra burst by FB Jim Taylor scored the first touchdown for the Packers in the second quarter. DB J.C. Caroline (25) was unable to stop Taylor. The Packers won big, 49-0, in front of a packed Lambeau Field crowd of 38,669.
Dec. 1, 1996 - The Packers defense stops Bears RB Raymont Harris for a loss of yards. Other Packers visible are Eugene Robinson (41), Santana Dotson (71) and Reggie White (92). The Packers won, 28-17, swept the Bears that season and went on to win Super Bowl XXXI.
Nov. 30, 1975 - A classic photo at Lambeau Field in the trenches during the second meeting with the Bears during the 1975 season. The Packers won, 28-7, with 56,267 fans in attendance.
Nov. 12, 1995 - WR Robert Brooks hauls in a Brett Favre pass in front of DE Carl Simpson (98) in the first quarter. Brooks was the leading Packers receiver that year with 102 receptions for 1,497 yards and 13 TDs.
Oct. 12, 1947 - Head Coach "Curly" Lambeau talks to referees during the game. G Ralph Davis can be seen behind Coach Lambeau.
Nov. 24, 1946 - RB Tony Canadeo (3) looks to gain extra yards during a game at City Stadium in Green Bay.
Dec. 1, 2002 - LB Rosevelt Colvin (59) breaks up a pass intended for WR Terry Glenn (83) in the second half of the Packers' 30-20 win. Glenn was the team's third leading receiver that year with 56 catches, 817 yards and 2 TDs.
Oct. 31, 1993 - DE Reggie White (92), LB Tony Bennett (90), S LeRoy Butler (36), and LB Johnny Holland (50) go after a fumble by QB Jim Harbaugh (4) in the fourth quarter, helping the Packers to a 17-3 victory.
Oct. 8, 1978 - RB Walter Payton dives on the ball and recovers DB Mike McCoy's fumble during the second quarter. McCoy had intercepted a Bob Avellini pass but gave up the ball on the runback. The Packers won, 24-14, with 56,267 fans in attendance.
Dec. 7, 2003 - DB Mike McKenzie (34) goes up for an interception thrown by QB Kordell Stewart. McKenzie returned it 90 yards for a score to help the Packers win, 34-21.
Sept. 21, 1969 - RB Jim Grabowski gets tackled by two Bears defenders on his way to the end zone. Grabowski finished the game with 16 carries for 85 yards, splitting rushes with Travis Williams. The Packers won, 17-0, with 50,861 in attendance at Lambeau Field.
Sept. 16, 1984 - Lynn Dickey drops back to pass as DT Steve McMichael brings pressure on the Packers' QB. The Bears' vaunted defense averaged 67 sacks per year in the four seasons from 1984-87.
Dec. 9, 2001 - WR Donald Driver (80) lines up next to CB Keith Thibodeaux (22) on Special Teams during the second half of a 17-7 win over the Bears. The Packers finished with a 12-4 record, and second in the NFC Central.
Sept. 25, 1960 - LB Dan Currie runs back an interception from Bears QB Zeke Bratkowski. The Packers led by two touchdowns going into the fourth quarter, but the Bears rallied with 17 unanswered points to win, 17-14. Chicago committed four turnovers, but not enough for a Green Bay victory.
Nov. 15, 1970 - TE John Hilton (86) is pursued by LB Dick Butkus (51) and Phil Clark (39) after a short pass from Hall of Fame QB Bart Starr. The Packers won, 20-19. Sunday will mark game No. 190 in the NFL's oldest rivalry. The Bears hold a 93-90-6 edge in the series, which includes two playoff games (1-1).
Oct. 1, 2000 - QB Cade McNown (8) slips in for a touchdown between LBs Nate Wayne (54) and Na'il Diggs (59) in the first quarter. The Packers lost in a close one, 27-24.
