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The Chicago Bears. By Ryan Backherms. History . Formed in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys Moved to Chicago in 1921 In 1922 changed the name to Chicago Bears, because they played their games in the Cubs stadium. 1920's – 1940's.
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The Chicago Bears By Ryan Backherms
History • Formed in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys • Moved to Chicago in 1921 • In 1922 changed the name to Chicago Bears, because they played their games in the Cubs stadium.
1920's – 1940's • George Halas scouted Harold "Red" Grange and gave him a unheard of $100,000 contract • Also, Halas acquired Bronko Nagurski and Sid Luckman, and the two led them to titles in '32, '33, '40, '41 & '46
'85 Bears • 15 wins, 1 loss • Ranked #1 in total defense in the league • First team in history to not allow a point in the playoffs • Defeated the Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX
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