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- ↑ Bears Fight Song Lyrics Archived 2012-04-13 at the Wayback Machine , chicagobears.com
- ↑ Taylor, David (July 24, 2011). "Bear Down, Chicago Bears - Chicago Symphony Orchestra". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ↑ America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions , "#2. 1985 Chicago Bears." Premiered on CBS, Feb. 3, 2007
- ↑ "Madden 11 soundtrack to feature classics, fight songs - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN". Msn.foxsports.com. July 29, 2010. Retrieved August 17, 2012.
