Jim McMahon’s steel will lifts Bears to victory
In this excerpt from Ditka’s autobiography, coach Mike Ditka lauds Jim McMahon for relentless play, fearless audibles, and a tough mindset. He recalls key games after Halas’s death, injuries, and McMahon’s leadership, noting his improvisational style and competitive drive.
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Ed Hughes
Washington
Jim
Emery Moorehead
Emery
Kenny Margerum
Kenny
Bob Avellini
McMahon
Vince Evans
Vikings
Chicago
Vince
Detroit
Philadelphia
Rams
Halas
Tampa
Minnesota
Michael Schaffer
Jim McMahon
Chicago Bears
Mike Ditka
Soviet Union dominates Goodwill Games events in Moscow
The Soviets win diving and water polo golds, gymnastics team title, and lead in overall medals as U S athletes claim bronze in wrestling and multiple boxing and tennis results. Notable moments include Nixon's appearance and Kevin Darkus contributing in wrestling.
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Moscow
Sergei Gurylev
Soviet Union
Dan Watson
United States
East Germany
China
Japan
Mark
Dave Schultz
Mongolia
Bulgaria
Iowa State
Kevin Darkus
Niamdaragiya Ganbaatar
U.S
Cedar Rapidian
Kent Ferguson
Richard Nixon
Arthur Hartman
Gurylev
East Mivtetey
Romania
Jurij Korolev
Charles Lake
Budd and Cowley barred from Commonwealth Games
South Africa born athletes Zola Budd and Annette Cowley cannot compete for England at the Edinburgh Games due to residency rules. Nigeria Ghana Kenya and Uganda withdraw in protest amid boycotts by five African nations over Britain's stance on South Africa.
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Edinburgh
Scotland
Zola Budd
Annette Cowley
England
Federation
Peter Heatley
Tanzania
Britain
South Africa
Budd
Cowley
Nigeria
Ghana
Kenya
Uganda
Zimbabwe
Heatley
Budd and
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Ditka
Dallas
Steve Fuller
John Madden
Joe Theismann
Minneapolis
Bud Grant
Don Pierson
Bonus Books
E. Hillnois St
Or Trteone Edie Services
Myron Watkins
Michael Moorer
Arthur Johnson
Ricky Royal
Romalls Ellis
Czechoslovakia
Andrei Chesnokov
Konstanos Glavas
Greece
Ronni Reis
Miami
Leila Meskhi
Commonwealth
Association of
The
GTE
College Sports Information Directors of America
Luther College
Walker,a
GTE Academic All America
Cos Ioda
Greyhound Park
Iowa
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