Staleys Primary LogoEstablished 1920 City Decatur – Chicago League History 1920 – Present / National Football League Team History 1922 – Present / Chicago Bears 1921 / Chicago Staleys 1920 / Decatur Staleys Nickname Staleys – The Decatur Staleys is one of the most iconic teams in NFL history, and their nickname has a fascinating origin story. The team was …