An HBO documentary premiering Tuesday night examines the Chicago Bears’ “Super Bowl Shuffle,” the 1985 hip-hop hit that bonded the team after a shocking loss.

The song and music video became an unexpected pop culture sensation, peaking at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 with platinum-certified video sales.

The Bears won Super Bowl XX, 46-10, with the impromptu recording session possibly a crucial turning point in the championship run.

The Chicago Bears didn’t want to seem cocky.

They didn’t want to jinx themselves.

They certainly didn’t want to provide opponents with bulletin board fodder during their attempt to bring a Super Bowl championship to their home city after the 1985 season.

As a large group of players from that team — billed as the Chicago Bears Shufflin’ Crew — said in th

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