1984 NFC Championship Game vs Bears

The 49ers' 23-0 shutout of the Bears in the 1984 NFC Championship.

The 1984 NFC Championship Game was played on January 6, 1985, at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Chicago Bears 23-0 to win their second NFC Championship.

Quick Facts

Date: January 13, 1985
Location: Candlestick Park, San Francisco
Final score: 23-0 (49ers)
Key statistic: Chicago Bears recorded zero points

Lore & Background

The 49ers' shutout of the Bears was the third time in NFC Championship history that a team failed to score any points, following the 1970 NFC Championship (Cowboys 17-0 over 49ers) and the 1977 NFC Championship (Cowboys 23-0 over Vikings).

Reader's Guide

The 49ers' victory advanced them to Super Bowl XIX, where they faced the AFC champion Miami Dolphins.

Did You Know?

The 49ers have the most losses in the NFC Championship Game at 11, along with most appearances at 19, and have hosted the most at 11.
The George Halas Trophy, awarded to the NFC champion since 1984, is named after the co-founder of the NFL and founder and longtime owner of the Chicago Bears, George Halas.

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