History of the Bears

The Chicago Bears, previously known as the Chicago Staleys, are one of the most storied franchises in NFL history, with a rich tradition and an impressive record of success. Since their founding in 1920, the Bears have won eight NFL championships (including Super Bowls XXI and XXVI) and hold the second-most regular-season wins among all teams since 1970. The team has also produced legendary players over its long tenure, including Hall of Famers such as Dick Butkus, Walter Payton, Gale Sayers, and Mike Ditka.

The early years for the Bears, then known as the Chicago Staleys, were marked by great success on both sides of the ball. Led by George Halas (also known as “Papa Bear”), who served as head coach from 1919-1967 before becoming owner/chairman until he died in 1983 at age 88, they captured four league titles between 1921-1946 while playing at Wrigley Field. In 1922, the team was renamed the Chicago Bears and continued their success under Halas' leadership.
The 1940s were particularly successful for the Bears under Halas' guidance, winning three division titles between 1941-1943. They then captured another championship title during the 1946 season, led by future Hall of Fame quarterback Sid Luckman, who threw 28 touchdowns en route to a victory over the Washington Redskins with a score of 41-21 on December 15th that year!

During this era, the Bears had exceptional players such as defensive end Doug Atkins, who was voted All-Pro seven times, and linebacker Bill George, who made nine Pro Bowl appearances. They set a standard that would be hard-pressed to match even by today's modern game standards! In 1963, running back Larry Morris became the first player ever selected from the University of Georgia Bulldogs program when he joined the ranks of the Chicago franchise.
It wasn't until the 1985 arrival of Mike Ditka that things started to turn around after several losing seasons in the prior decade. Under Ditka's guidance as the new head coach and general manager, the Bears quickly returned to their glory days, culminating in the '86 Super Bowl win against the New England Patriots with a score of 46-10. This victory remains the most significant margin of victory in any championship game in history!

Today's roster is filled with talented young stars like Mitchell Trubisky and Tarik Cohen, leading the way into the future alongside veteran standouts Khalil Mack, Kyle Fuller, and Akiem Hicks. Fans should keep an eye out for these names the next time they watch their favorite squad take the field during action-packed Sunday afternoon football games. We've come to know and love the Bears throughout the years - go Bears!