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President Obama, Ditka

Head coach Mike Ditka presesnts President Barack Obama with a jersey as the 1985 Super Bowl XX Champions Chicago Bears football team are honored on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
US President Barack Obama poses with mem

US President Barack Obama poses with members of the 1985 Super Bowl champions, the Chicago Bears, October 7, 2011 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. The team's White House reception to celebrate its Super Bowl victory was cancelled due to the January 28, 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger crash. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Head coach Mike Ditka (C) presents a jer

Head coach Mike Ditka (C) presents a jersey to US President Barack Obama as defensive co-ordinator Buddy Ryan (R) looks on during an event celebrating 1985 Super Bowl champions, the Chicago Bears, October 7, 2011 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. The team's White House reception to celebrate its Super Bowl victory was cancelled due to the January 28, 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger crash. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) stands with quarterback Jim McMahon (5th L seated), Defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan (4th L seated), Head Coach Mike Ditka (2nd L front), along with other members of the the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama hands the trop

US President Barack Obama hands the trophy to Bears defensive co-ordinator Buddy Ryan. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama hands the trophy to Bears defensive co-ordinator Buddy Ryan (C) as coach Mike Ditka (L) and quarterback Jim McMahon (2nd R) looks on during an event celebrating 1985 Super Bowl champion the Chicago Bears, October 7, 2011 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. The team's 1986 White House reception to celebrate its Super Bowl victory was cancelled due to the Space Shuttle Challenger crash. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama poses with mem

US President Barack Obama poses with members of the Chicago Bears and representatives during an event celebrating 1985 Super Bowl champions, the Chicago Bears, October 7, 2011 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. The team's 1986 White House reception to celebrate its Super Bowl victory was cancelled due to the Space Shuttle Challenger crash. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama poses with mem

US President Barack Obama poses with members of the Chicago Bears including defensive co-ordinator Buddy Ryan (L) and quarterback Jim McMahon (C) during an event celebrating 1985 Super Bowl champions, the Chicago Bears, October 7, 2011 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. The team's 1986 White House reception to celebrate its Super Bowl victory was cancelled due to the Space Shuttle Challenger crash. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon (C), stands with former Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan (L), and other members of the the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, during an event on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: Former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka (C) presents U.S. President Barack Obama (L), with a team jersey, while flanked by Defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan (R), and other members of the the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama holds a headba

US President Barack Obama holds a headband given to him by quarterback Jim McMahon as defensive co-ordinator Buddy Ryan (R) looks on during an event celebrating 1985 Super Bowl champions, the Chicago Bears, October 7, 2011 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. The team's 1986 White House reception to celebrate its Super Bowl victory was cancelled due to the Space Shuttle Challenger crash. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. President Barack Obama (C), shakes hands with former Bears head coach Mike Ditka (L), while flanked by defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan (R), and other members of the the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. President Barack Obama (C), speaks during an eent to honor the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd R) stands with former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon (2nd L), former Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan (L), and other members of the the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

U.S. President Barack Obama (C), speaks during an event to honor the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. President Barack Obama (C), speaks during an eent to honor the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. President Barack Obama stands with members of the the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, during an event on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) stands with former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan (2nd R), former Bears quarterback Jim McMahon (2nd-L), and former Bears head Coach Mike Ditka (L), along with other members of the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: Chicago Bears fan Tim Granholm, wearing a Walter Payton 34# jersey, stands during an event at the White House to honor the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Obama Welcomes 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears To The White House

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 07: U.S. President Barack Obama holds a head band given to him by former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon, during an event to honor the 1985 Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears, on the south lawn of the White House, on October 7, 2011 in Washington, DC. President Obama who is a Bears fan, realized the team never got to enjoy the customary ceremony given to the champions of the season, and invited the team to the White House. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
US President Barack Obama holds a headba

US President Barack Obama holds a headband given to him by quarterback Jim McMahon as defensive co-ordinator Buddy Ryan (R) looks on during an event celebrating 1985 Super Bowl champions, the Chicago Bears, October 7, 2011 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. The team's White House reception to celebrate its Super Bowl victory was cancelled due to the January 28, 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger crash. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGAN (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images)
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Jim Hamilton

wHAT HAPPEN TO MY COMMENT?
Rob Jeff Park

I must say that this is a VERY COOL gesture by the president to recognize these guys for the ultimate achievement that never happened due to the Challenger Disaster in 1986. For those Bears that let politics get in the way of being there for a once in a lifetime event with our current president “Shame on You”! You will look back one day and kick yourselves for such a foolish move. As for da 85 Bears this team was one of the BEST to EVER PLAY in a SUPERBOWL, period! Congratulations Guys and Thanks Mr. Obama for having the foresight to give these guys their due kudos! -Robert (Jeff Park Chicago).
D.S

ROB—JEFF PARK…..

WHAT BEARS PLAYER ARE YOU REFERRING TO ???????
IF IT IS DAN HAMPTON, SHAME ON YOU. AT LEAST HE HAS THE GUTS TO SPEAK HIS MIND….. MY ENTIRE FAMILY ADMIRED HIM FOR WHAT HE SAID. DAN IS A STAND UP MAN. GOD BLESS MR. HAMPTON

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