George Halas - Wikipedia
George Stanley Halas Sr. (February 2, 1895 – October 31, 1983), nicknamed "Papa Bear", was an American professional football end, coach, and executive. He was the founder and owner of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League …
George Halas | NFL coach, Chicago Bears, Pro Football Hall of …
Jan 1, 2025 · George Halas (born February 2, 1895, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died October 31, 1983, Chicago) was the founder, owner, and head coach of the Chicago Bears gridiron football team in the U.S. professional National Football League (NFL).
George Halas - Pro Football Hall of Fame
George Halas was associated with the Chicago Bears and the National Football League from their inception in 1920 until his death in 1983. He represented the Bears, originally known as the Decatur Staleys, at the NFL’s organizational meeting held in Canton, Ohio.
From George Halas to Ben Johnson: What was said about every Chicago …
3 days ago · The Bears’ Assistant Coach Luke Johnsos, left, and Head Coach George Halas, make plans on Sept. 20, 1960, for the 73rd meeting with the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday.
McCaskey brothers reflect on George Halas’ legacy at Hall of Fame
It's the only appropriate word to describe how the moment felt to Bears chairman George H. McCaskey and his brothers Brian, Patrick and Ned — four of the 13 grandchildren of franchise founder, owner and Hall of Fame coach George Halas — when they arrived in Canton, Ohio, Wednesday evening.
The Story of “Papa Bear” George Halas - University of Illinois ...
Feb 2, 2020 · George Halas, an Illini Hall of Fame three-sport athlete and a 1918 graduate of the University of Illinois, was born on this date in 1895. Many little-known facts about his life and career are uncovered in our profile about the man who would come to be known as "Papa Bear."
George Halas (aka Papa Bear) Founder of the Chicago Bears and …
Jun 13, 2018 · Born in 1895, Halas was the founder of the Chicago Bears as well as the National Football League. But he was also an outfielder for the New York Yankees and the MVP of the 1919 Rose Bowl before settling in as the owner and coach of the Bears for several decades.
Chicago Bears: 10 key moments in George Halas’ life - Chicago Tribune
Oct 26, 2023 · Halloween marks 40 years since Chicago Bears founder, owner, coach and player George Halas died. Just a child then, I now have questions about his remarkable life. What were the key moments...
History | Chicago Bears Official Website
The Chicago Bears Virtual History Tour allows you an experience to learn and explore the tradition of the Chicago Bears and the life of George Halas through memorabilia and artifacts located exclusively at Halas Hall.
When George Halas Went To War; What Happened to the Chicago Bears?
May 23, 2022 · The Bears welcomed back coach George Halas in 1946 and he was joined by many talented players who had also served in the war. The result was a complete turnaround from the 1945 campaign as the Bears ended the season with an 8-2-1 record.