Packers Chester Marcol’s Miraculous Touchdown Against Bears: A Game-Winning Run Fueled by an Unbelievable Twist
This article by Jon Stillman on *Gridiron Heroics* takes readers back to one of the most dramatic games in the storied rivalry between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears: their September 7, 1980, faceoff. In that season opener, Packers kicker Chester Marcol became an unexpected hero. With the game tied 6-6 in overtime, Marcol attempted a field goal for the win, only for the Bears’ Alan Page to block it. However, in a twist of fate, the ball bounced back to Marcol, who scooped it up and ran 25 yards for a touchdown, clinching a 12-6 Packers victory.
This play has since become legendary, not only for its bizarre ending but also due to Marcol’s later revelation that he had taken cocaine at halftime. The Packers eventually released Marcol later that year due to his struggles with substance abuse, marking the start of a difficult period in his life. Despite these struggles, he later found redemption, becoming a substance abuse counselor and sharing his story to help others.
This game highlights both the unpredictable drama of the Packers-Bears rivalry and the resilience Marcol showed later in life. You can read more about this iconic game and Marcol’s journey [here](https://gridironheroics.com).
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