Love You Bear
Love You Bear
Chicago Bears History is Full of Successes
Copyright (c) 2009 Matthew Love
Chicago Bears history is extensive considering they were one of the charter teams of the NFL in 1920, when the league was first started. They have played in every season of the National Football League’s history, and have created quite a legacy in the professional football world. A look back in Chicago Bears history shows that they have the most members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which currently stands at 26 players. They also have over 700 wins in their books, which is the most of any NFL franchise to date. They have won eight different championships and one Super Bowl, which puts them second in line to the Green Bay Packers in leading the NFL with championship wins.
An interesting aspect of Chicago Bears history is their former name, which is The Decatur Staleys. The Staleys were established in 1920 as a part of the American Professional Football Association. George Halas, who was the player-coach of the Staleys, was a leader in the development of the league. The team won 10 games their first season, and then went on to lose the championship to the Akron Pros. Scheduling was unorganized at this point, which created a myriad of different records for each team. During that year, the team also developed a rivalry with the Cardinals, known then as the Racine Cardinals. That rivalry still exists to this day.
In 1921, the team moved from Decatur to Chicago, and was given $5,000 to keep the name for another year. This is the year that the Staleys won their first league championship, and also the last year that they were known by this name. In 1922, the name was changed to the Bears as a direct reflection of the baseball team the Chicago Cubs. In the beginning of Chicago Bears history, the bears quickly became a force to be reckoned with in the NFL, but never won a title because there was not a playoff system in place. There were often scheduling conflicts that resulted in uneven standings. Early in Chicago Bears history, controversy developed over which team was actually “champion” because of this lack of structure. At this time, professional football was also not held in high regard by Americans, because they remained true to college football, and tended to view professional football as a game about money more than it was about football.
However, George Halas decided to change that, by acquiring Red Grange for $100,000 and taking the Chicago Bears on a road trip for 17 games across the United States. The tour began at Wrigley Field, as they played host to the Chicago Cardinals, and then went on to play 16 other games at other destinations. The trip left them with an 11-4-2 record, and left America with a new impression of professional football and what it could be. Coach Red Grange left to form his own team in 1926. That team only lasted for one season. The next team he established, the New York Yankees, was admitted into the NFL the following year. When he came back to Chicago in 1929, the Bears had another losing season, and owner George Halas retired and gave the position to Ralph Jones.
Chicago Bears history up until 1946, demonstrated a team with a driving force, known as the Monsters of the Midway. They won many championships and were an unmatched team in the NFL. At about this time, they went through a period of time in Chicago Bears history where the team didn’t do much. This period was known as the “Rough Years”. This went on for 34 seasons, but players like Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus actually did quite well in their own careers during these years. After the arrival of Mike Ditka as the head coach in 1982, the Bears team began to reclaim their fame, slowly at first because of the players’ strike that took up the majority of the 1982 season, shortening it for all teams. In 1983, George Halas died of a heart attack, which created the “GSH” logo on the left sleeve of the uniforms. The Bears then improved the following season, finishing with a record of 8-8. Through the rest of the rest Chicago Bears history leading up to the present, the Chicago Bears have had their ups and downs, but have still proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the realm of professional football.
About the Author
M.R. Love FootballCollectibles.com http://www.footballcollectibles.com/ChicagoBears.htm Chicago Bears History, Blogs, Articles, Shopping and Memorabilia .
Don’t you just love Bear Grylls?
I was just thinking back to the Christmas Eve marathon of Man vs. Wild, and I thought about this one episode when he was drinking yak’s blood. He also ate the liver raw, and he ate an EYEBALL! Come on now, you have to be in a strong place, mentally, to do something like that. He’s great (although that sh*t was disgusting…) lol.
Anyone else watching the SURVIVORMAN marathon right now? I like Les, but he can’t compete with my man Bear!
Who do you like more? All answers appreciated, and everyone will get a thumbs up. Thanks!
yes I was watching that marathon.. I dvr’d all those episodes, he’s the bomb.. and no I dont like Survivorman just Man vs. Wild
and even if he sleeps at night in hotels he’s done absolutely crazy sh*t on the show with no strings attached, swam in the arctic, got on top of the croc and killed it. killed the stingray underwater, rafted on his backpack, climbed cliffs with no rope, killed snakes, eats bugs, beasts out on dead animals (like the camel- that episode was the shite) etc. etc.
and he was still in the British Special Forces no one can deny that
I Love You, Bear – Part 1
|
|
FEATHER CUT WIG Long Blonde 2 Tone Barbie Costume NEW £6.95 |
|
|
Wedding Clothes/Gowns for Barbie Doll, Purple #P08 £3.69 |
|
|
Official Barbie Inflatable Beach Ball – NEW £2.99 |
|
|
Cute 12pairs of glass slippers/boots/shoes/high heels, Barbie doll aaccessorie £0.99 |
|
|
VINTAGE BARBIE & SINDY TYPE TEEN DOLLS CLOTHES KNITTING PATTERN £0.99 |
|
|
Cute 12pairs of glass slippers/boots/shoes/high heels, Barbie doll aaccessorie £0.99 |
|
|
BARBIE pink furry back pack & purse, new without tags. £2.49 |
|
|
handmade fashion barbie Dress Clothes Gown outfit for Barbie Doll633 £0.99 |
|
|
Barbie CAMPER -Fully Furnished Vehicle Playset NEW £84.95 |
|
|
I-GIRL 4×4 & BARBIE DOLL £0.99 |
|
|
horse – Mare and suckling foal, flock, Barbie, Cindy 10.5 ” tall look new £2.20 |
|
|
Hand Knitted Dolls Dress * Barbie * Lovely Purple dress with a fir trim. £0.99 |
|
|
Wholesale!!!5PCS Barbie Children’s 3D Watches Gift £0.99 |
|
|
horse – Mare and foal plus other , flock, Barbie, Cindy 10.5 ” tall look new £2.19 |
|
|
Barbie Kids Duvet Cover and Pillowcase £0.99 |
|
|
Hand Knitted Dolls Dress * Barbie * Lovely Purple dress with a fir trim. £2.49 |
|
|
2009 Barbie My Favourite 1977 Superstar Doll NRFB £39.99 |
|
|
MATTEL Barbie – Living Room and Barbie doll set £30.42 |
|
|
Hand Knitted Dolls Clothes * Barbie * Lovely Pink Jumper with a fir trim. £0.99 |
|
|
NEW barbie Dress Clothes Gown outfit for Barbie Doll 632 £1.24 |
|
|
Barbie My Favourite Girls TRIO Bib Statement Necklace Vintage Bead Link Chain £19.99 |
|
|
SHEET SHINY BARBIE BALLGOWNS STARS FLOWERS STICKERS £1.05 |
|
|
Cute 15 pairs of glass slippers/boots/shoes/high heels, Barbie doll aaccessorie £0.60 |
|
|
Cute 15 pairs of glass slippers/boots/shoes/high heels, Barbie doll aaccessorie £0.60 |
|
|
BRAND NEW BARBIE DOLL BOXED GREAT GIFT £5.50 |
|
|
Barbie Colouring Set £1.00 Set of 8 colouring sheets, 6 colouring pencils and 15 resuable stickers Age 3+… |
|
|
Barbie Cake Mould – Siverwood £10.99 This mould makes lovely barbie cakes (just put a barbie on the top) and ice to your hearts content ! It can also be used to make ice cream bombs or summer pudding…. |
|
|
Barbie ‘Pop Art’ Single Duvet £14.99 Barbie Duvet Cover Set – Single…. |
|
|
Barbie in the Nutcracker [VHS] £4.94 Look who became a star. Barbie comes to life in the computer-animated Barbie in the Nutcracker, taking the longtime-favorite doll into a new realm. The 76-minute tale is a slight variation on the traditional story based on Tchaikovsky’s music. Instead of an open-ended dream, Barbie and her escort, the Nutcracker (soon to be Ken, natch), are on an adventurous quest. Along the way there are more cre… |
|
|
Barbie As the Princess and the Pauper [VHS] £3.99 … |
|
|
Barbie of Swan Lake [VHS] £2.99 … |
|
|
Barbie: Jet, Set and Style (Nintendo DS) £11.99 Jet the Globe with Barbie as her top fashionista in this all-new, ultra-glamorous video game, Barbie Jet, Set & Style. There are tons of styling activities for you to do in the jet salon as you travel with Barbie to 10 different exotic cities from Paris to Los Angeles to Milan and more. Design totally-new HAIRtastic hairstyles using “real styling moves” with the Wii Remote and stylus; cut, hi… |
|
|
Barbie: Groom and Glam Pups (Nintendo DS) £13.98 Barbie Groom & Glam Pups is an all-new, fun and engaging game that lets players choose a pup from one of six adorable breeds, then groom it, train it, and dress it up. Finally, players show off their glam pup in a fabulous dance sequence, runway show and photo shoot! Throughout the game, Barbie serves as a mentor, providing instruction and tips to the player. Six Adorable Breeds: Selected … |
|
|
Barbie: Groom and Glam Pups (Wii) £12.50 Barbie Groom & Glam Pups is an all-new, fun and engaging game that lets players choose a pup from one of six adorable breeds, then groom it, train it, and dress it up. Finally, players show off their glam pup in a fabulous dance sequence, runway show and photo shoot! Throughout the game, Barbie serves as a mentor, providing instruction and tips to the player. Six Adorable Breeds: Selected … |
|
|
Pettex Roman Barbie Pink Gravel 8 kg £10.99 … |
|
|
Ford Escort Fiesta KA Puma Rear wheel Bearing Kit £8.98 |
|
|
NEW B Is For Bear Bedroom Set – GORGEOUS £19.99 |
|
|
L 68149/L 68110 – Timken Wheel Bearing Taper Roller – New £15.10 |
|
|
L 68149/L 68110 – Koyo Wheel Bearing Taper Roller – New £13.20 |
|
|
WHITE KNIGHT Tumble Dryer REAR DRUM BEARING KIT spares £3.25 |
|
|
L 45449/L 45410 – Timken Wheel Bearing Taper Roller – New £10.05 |
|
|
L 45449/L 45410 – Koyo Wheel Bearing Taper Roller – New £8.80 |
|
|
FORD MONDEO ST220 NEW REAR BACK WHEEL HUB BEARING ABS £57.37 |
|
|
TEDDY BEAR COSTUME Big Head Grizzly Brown Mascot NEW £39.90 |
|
|
L 44649/L 44610 – Timken Wheel Bearing Taper Roller – New £10.35 |
|
|
L 44649/L 44610 – SKF Wheel Bearing Taper Roller – New £10.35 |
|
|
Steiff Felt Teddy Bear keyring – new £4.19 |
|
|
Bear Grylls – 2011 Survivor Trousers Khaki/Black 38 R £55.36 |
|
|
Moon In Bear’s Eyes Swinburne, Stephen R./ Fores, crist £17.93 |
|
|
L 44649/L 44610 – Koyo Wheel Bearing Taper Roller – New £9.05 |
|
|
L 44643/L 44610 – Wheel Bearing Taper Roller – New £8.20 |
|
|
Benny Bear single duvet set £2.50 |
|
|
valentines day teddy bear £2.44 |
|
|
TL1000R TL1000S TL1000 SPROCKET CARRIER BEARING £8.99 |
|
|
Teddy bear Wood Button Sewing Scrapbooking 18mm X 800PC £12.27 |
|
|
FORD MONDEO ESTATE NEW BACK REAR BACK WHEEL HUB BEARING £57.37 |
|
|
YAMAHA YZ250 PIVOT SWINGARM BEARING KIT YZ 250 88-92 £36.70 |
|
|
Bear Portraits, Jill Greenberg, New £15.38 |
|
|
BUILD A TEDDY BEAR FACTORY DRESSED URBAN SKATER OUTFIT £13.49 |
|
|
Where There’s A Bear, There’s Trouble! – Michael Catchpool – Paperback £0.99 |
|
|
Zap Ltd Little Charley Bear Single Duvet £15.95 Little Charley Bear fans will love this adorable duvet cover set. The brightly coloured design features Charley and the show’s catchphrase ‘You’ve got to love that bear’. This item can be machine washed and tumble dried on a low setting…. |
|
|
Tala Bear Cutters £3.99 This Bear Family Set of cookie cutters is a great way to make a variety of differently shaped cookies, biscuits and gingerbread. Made from steel, each cutter is finished to a high standard, and features a sharp ‘cutting edge’. Suitable for cutting sandwiches and toast too, this item is part of an extensive range of both sets and individual cookie cutters.•Bear Family Set of cookie cutters b… |
|
|
Teddy Bear Fun Napkins £3.50 Delightful Teddy Bear Fun napkins to match the plates, garlands, party bags, table centrepiece and cupcake cases… |
|
|
Be Strong £6.75 … |
|
|
Johnny Morris Bedtime Stories (Vintage Beeb) £1.37 Includes 14 bedtime stories such as: ‘Charley and Gladys, the Warthogs’; ‘Lulu, the Baby Seal’; ‘The Kookaburras’; ‘Bubbles the Hippopotamus’; ‘Chatterbox the Budgerigar’; ‘Hooter the Elephant’; ‘Mark and Cark the Jackdaws’; ‘Mark and Cark’s new nest’; ‘Big Banghead and Little Bumpnut’; ‘Harum Scarum’s mistake’; and, more…. |
|
|
Brother Bear [DVD] [2003] £5.76 Disney’s Brother Bear boasts a dramatic story–after he kills a bear, a young hunter named Kenai (voiced by Joaquin Phoenix) in prehistoric North America is turned into a bear himself and hunted by his own brother–but the animated movie’s tone is more earnest and warm than tragic, focusing on the unfolding relationship between Kenai and an orphaned bear cub named Koda (voiced by Jeremy Suarez). H… |
|
|
Ladies Pom Pom Bear Knitted Beanie Hat GL436 A funky, soft, warm panda bear hat by RJM with black pom pom ears, black stitched face and is plain at the back. It is a great accessory to add some fun to your winter wardrobe. Available in two different colours it is brand new & labelled with the original label…. |
|
|
Bear Grylls Camo Logo Men’s T-Shirt … |
|
|
Balcony Shirts ‘Bear Grills’ Mens T Shirt … |
|
|
The Jungle Book (Disney) (1967) [VHS] [1968] £12.70 Disney’s 1967 animated feature seems even more entertaining now than it did upon first release, with a hall-of-fame vocal performance by Phil Harris as Baloo, the genial bear friend of feral child Mowgli. Based on fiction by Rudyard Kipling, the film goes its own way as Disney animation will, but the strong characters and smart casting (Louis Prima as “King Louie” of the Apes; George Sanders as th… |
