Dec. 31, 1988: Bears best Eagles in famous ‘Fog Bowl’

The Bears’ James Thornton (80) protects the kicker as the Bears play the Philadelphia Eagles on Dec. 31, 1988, at Soldier Field.

Bears fans enjoy the game against the Eagles at Soldier Field on Dec. 31, 1988. The game went on to be known as the Fog Bowl because of the heavy fog that rolled in, greatly impairing visibility on the field.

Officials keep their eyes on the ball as it sails toward the uprights during the “Fog Bowl,” a game played at Soldier Field on Dec. 31, 1988 between the Bears and Eagles that was affected by visibility-reducing fog.

A view from the Eagles’ bench shows the murky visibility at what has become known as the the Fog Bowl. The Bears won 20-12.

The Bears’ Vestee Jackson (24) and Todd Krumm (44) defend the incomplete pass to Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick (82) as fog envelopes Soldier Field on Dec. 31, 1988.

A view from the sideline Dec. 31, 1988, shows the murky visibility at what has become known as the “Fog Bowl.”

Fog shrouds the Bears and Eagles as they huddle at Soldier Field on Dec. 31, 1988, during the game that became known as the “Fog Bowl.”

Bears defensive tackle Dan Hampton celebrates the 20-12 win over the Eagles on Dec. 31, 1988, in a game that became known as the “Fog Bowl.”