| 1983 Chicago Bears season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | George Halas (until October 31) The McCaskey Family (Family control since 1921; Virginia McCaskey since 1983) |
| General manager | Jim Finks |
| Head coach | Mike Ditka (2nd season) |
| Home field | Soldier Field |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–8 |
| Division place | 3rd NFC Central |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | 2[1]
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| AP All-Pros | 2[2]
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The 1983 season was the Chicago Bears' 64th in the National Football League, and their second under head coach Mike Ditka. The team improved from their 3–6 record from 1982 to finish at 8–8, but to failed to make the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Jim McMahon was the quarterback, who completed 175 of 295 pass attempts. The Bears 1983 NFL draft class was ranked #3 in NFL Top 10's greatest draft classes.[3]