Nfl history of the chicago bears on dvd 085393990428 from warner bros. The chicago bears professional football team began in 1920 as the decatur staleys, an industrial team sponsored by the a. Heres a look at a few receivers that could interest the chicago bears in the 2018 nfl draft. Bears hall of famer mike ditka is the only person in the modern era to win an nfl championship as a player and coach for the chicago bears. The following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the chicago bears and new orleans saints. Organized and coached by chicago native and former university of illinois player george s. Jones, a former player, led the team to recover from its ninthplace finish to a respectable thirdplace finish. The chicago tribune book of the chicago bears is a decadebydecade look at the chicago bears, beginning with george halas moving the team to chicago in 1921. The chicago bears have a longer legacy than almost any nfl team in existence.
The bears hae wan nine 9 nfl championships aicht premerger, an ane super bowl. The greatest bears by number 6569 windy city gridiron. His complete illustrated histories of the bears, giants, and steelers all rank among mvps top five bestselling football titles. With nine pro football championships and twentysix hall of famers, the bears are also among the most successful franchises in all of professional sports. The two teams have met each other 31 times including 2 postseason games, with the chicago bears winning 15 games and the new orleans saints winning 16 games. Nfl history of the chicago bears dvd 2005 dvd empire. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Halas, affectionately known as papa bear, prowled the sidelines as head coach until. During the teams 96year history, the bears have won eight presuper bowl nfl championships, four conference championships, 18 division championships, and 26 playoff appearances.
Their 1,000game history began in 1920 in decatur, illinois, when the staley starch company decided to sponsor a football team. Fontenot started 89 games for the bears at lg and center over his eight season with the team and played in a total of 128 games. Staley in 1920 and was first known as the decatur illinois staleys. Selected by the bears in the 20th round of the 1960 draft, he spent his first four nfl seasons in chicago, catching 70 passes for 1,204 yards and. Wide receiver marty booker, who broke the chicago bears singleseason receptions record in 2001, has now broken the bank as well. The bears have won nine nfl championships, including one super bowl, and hold the nfl record for the most enshrinees in the pro football hall of fame. While he played well in chicago, the bears needed a defensive end to rush the quarterback. Booker was with the bears twice, the first time from 1999 to 2003 and then again in just the 2008 season. Beginning with the franchises 1919 origins as the decatur staleys, this lavishly illustrated book presents the highs and lows from more than nine decades of football. The bears compete in the national football league nfl as a member club of the leagues national football conference nfc north division. Well building a quality roster and trimming the fat from the 53man squad would be a great start.
Marty booker was born on july 31, 1976 in marrero, louisiana, usa as marty. In the week following the firing of head coach lovie smith, many jokes and. The author of this site is available to give presentations to libraries or other organizations on the chicago bears and chicago bears history. Halas helped found the national football league, and with it the chicago bears, the most storied franchise in the leagues history.
So its safe to say theyve fielded some great teams over the year. In the process, he became only the third receiver in bears history with at least 95 catches and 1,100 yards in a season. However, after witnessing such a disaster, i had to take time to gather myself before analyzing the horrible play by the chicago bears in their 3514 week 4 loss to the hated green bay packers. Halas, the staleys recruited employees and former college players and helped establish the american professional football association. The heart of the 1963 bears leagueleading defense and of the entire team was its corps of linebackers. Oct 09, 2017 the chicago bears needed a successful twopoint conversion to tie things up with the minnesota vikings, so they went deep in the playbook and pulled out the coolest play call ever i mean, just. Chicago bears alltime sack leaders chicago sports mob. In 2001, booker started all 16 games and set a bears. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Bears in 1922, after team foundermanager and star end george halas purchased the team, he changed the name to the bears.
From their founding as the decatur staleys, through the move to chicago, championships in the 1930s and 40s, the monsters of the 1950s, to the present, its all covered in the book. In 1922, after team foundermanager and star end george halas purchased the team, he changed the name to the bears. The chicago bears are a professional american fitbaa team based in chicago, illinois. Halas reasoned that because football players were generally bigger than baseball players, and the citys baseball team was the cubs, then logically the football. After playing college football for louisianamonroe, he was drafted by the chicago bears in the third round of the 1999 nfl draft. Halas, the staleys recruited employees and former college players and helped establish the american professional. Ranking the bears best freeagent signings chicago bears.
How the chicago bears fumbled away a fortune forbes. The bears seriously lacked a pass rush this past season and looked tremendously bad once leonard floyd got injured. The franchise that became the bears was founded by businessman a. The 1930 season was the chicago bears 11th in the national football league. The chicago bears are a professional american football team based in chicago. Last year the chicago bears were the bottom feeders of the nfc north with a 610 record.
Barring injury or inept play from their competition, these five chicago bears will be looking for work elsewhere by the time training camp is over. Chicago bears history is a 128page, softcover book covering the history of the chicago bears from 1920 to 2004. Mar 26, 2020 chicago bears, american professional gridiron football team based in chicago that plays in the national football conference of the national football league. We dont know what direction the bears plan to take on draft night whether it. Well beat it to death from now until next april, but theres no escaping it. Chicago bears uniform and team history heritage uniforms. Chicago bears records by season earned postseason berth. History watch full episodes of your favorite shows. Nevers has nfl record 6 touchdowns and 4 extra points.
The chicago bears and the arizona cardinals originally the chicago cardinals are the two charter members of the national football league still in existence. Halas reasoned that because football players were generally bigger than baseball players, and the citys baseball team was the cubs, then logically the football team should be the bears. During his first tenure with the bears, he earned a pro bowl selection in 2002. They went 15 in the division, being swept by the nfc north champion minnesota vikings and the 3rd place. In chicago, the bears grip on the city spans generations and cultures, endures disappointments, and celebrates triumphs great and small. The team was able to improve on their 492 record from 1929 and finished with a 941 record under firstyear head coach ralph jones. The bears busted out an incredible trick play for a 2point.
The bears are one of footballs most successful franchises, having won eight nfl championships and one super bowl title. Booker had no hard feelings, and when he became a free agent in 2008, he returned to chicago. Bryan witzmann the bears have almost always had an offense centered around pounding the. The nfl on cbs self miami dolphins wide receiver self chicago bears. The chicago bears american football franchise is a charter member of the national football league nfl and have played in all of the leagues 100 seasons. Watch full episodes of your favorite history series, and dive into thousands of historical articles and videos. Halas, affectionately known as papa bear, prowled the sidelines as head coach until 1968. The chicago bears are one of the nfls most storied teams, and their uniform, the chicago bears jersey, tells the history of the teams struggles and triumphs. Aug 17, 2016 last year the chicago bears were the bottom feeders of the nfc north with a 610 record. The chicago bears are taking the right approach in their head coaching search.
They were first called the decatur staleys, after the a. In 1999, the bears chose receiver marty booker in the third round of the draft no. One of only two remaining charter members of the national football league, the chicago bears are a team steeped in history. Dec 08, 2015 the chicago bears are one of the nfls most storied teams, and their uniform, the chicago bears jersey, tells the history of the teams struggles and triumphs. Jan 01, 2008 one of only two remaining charter members of the national football league, the chicago bears are a team steeped in history. The evolution of the chicago bears jersey we are fanatics. The chicago bears are a professional american football team in the national football league based in chicago, illinois. The chicago tribune book of the chicago bears is an impressive testament to bears tradition, compiling photography, original box scores, and entertaining essays from hall of fame reporters. How likely are the chicago bears to go worst to first. New orleans saints results the following is a list of all regular season and postseason games played between the chicago bears and new orleans saints.
Chicago bears history by roy taylor arcadia publishing books. Staley starch company which owned the team for its first two seasons. From the teams humble beginnings to its status as a marquee nfl franchise, the chicago tribune has documented every season. The 2004 depth chart one could argue that the 20032004 span may have been the lowest point in the history of bears football for quarterback play.
They pulled a trade with booker that brought adewale ogunleye from the miami dolphins. The team moved to chicago in 1921 and became the chicago staleys. Look back at the long history of bears football with a team photo from nearly every season over the last 100 years. Booker concluded his chicago career with 315 receptions for 3,684. Thay are members o the north division o the national football conference nfc in the national football league nfl. Chicago bears, and the 50 greatest plays inchicago bears football history. Chicago bears records by season the football database. The franchise has also recorded more victories than any other franchise with 739, retired. The complete illustrated history brings the teams vibrant history to life. The chicago bears relied on their defense to defeat the new york giants 1410 and win the national football championship.
Mike ditka, a tight end for the bears from 1961 to 1966, was hired to coach the team by george halas in 1982. Revised and updated to include the latest seasons on the gridiron, chicago bears. The chicago tribune book of the chicago bears is an impressive testament to bears tradition, compiling. Finished his sixth season with chicago 201419, lifting his career totals to 438 punts for 19,662 yards 44. With nine pro football championships and twentysix hall of famers, the bears are also among the most successful franchises in all of. Follow the link for more information on hosting the author as a chicago bears speaker for your event or organization. Before chicago bears 2017 training camp is in the books, these five noteworthy players will surprisingly be cut from the roster. Overall, he caught a total of 329 passes for 3,895 yards and 25 touchdowns. Right here, youll find more detailed information on. From their founding as the decatur staleys, through the move to chicago, championships in the 1930s and 40s, the monsters of the 1950s, to. Lew freedman is the author of more than 40 books on sports, including chicago bears.
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