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Article: MCMAHON'S BACK, SO PLEASE BUG OFF

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October 27, 1987
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''I like to be put into situations where I can win or lose a game," Jim McMahon said Monday of the Bears' comeback victory over Tampa Bay. "I've won more than I've lost, so I'm comfortable with that feeling. (AP photo)

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Remember those classic werewolf movies with Lon Chaney Jr.? Here's this pleasant fellow sipping tea in the afternoon and playing kissy face with his best girl. Later that night, under a full moon, he's chasing her across the moors on all fours. It reminds me of Coach Mike Ditka, whenever the subject is Bear quarterback Jim McMahon.

The whole scenario begins rather innocently.

"I feel really elated. It ...

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