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NFC Championship: Test your Chicago Bears knowledge

It’s pop quiz time. Historically speaking, there’s a lot of ground to cover in prepping to watch Sunday’s NFC title showdown between the Bears and Green Bay Packers. The teams first met in 1921, have combined to win 21 NFL championships, but will now meet in Chicago for just the second time in postseason play.
To help you find out what your Bears IQ is, try taking this introductory exam. Then, if Chicago makes it to the Super Bowl in Dallas on Feb. 6, look for a 2.0 version follow-up quiz on one of the league’s charter franchises.

9. When Mike Ditka was a star of the 1960s-era Bears, what position did he play?

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Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler scrambles for a 21-yard gain in the 4th quarter against the Seattle Seahawks. The Bears defeated the Seahawks, 35-24, during the NFC divisional playoffs in Chicago, Illinois, Sunday, January 16.

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NFC Championship: Test your Chicago Bears knowledge

9. When Mike Ditka was a star of the 1960s-era Bears, what position did he play?

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