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∙ 15y agoGeorge Halas was a player and coach of the team in 1920 and took over control in 1921. He was a player, coach, and owner of the Bears from 1921 until he retired as a player after the 1928 season.
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∙ 15y agoGeorge Halas announced his retirement as coach of the Bears on May 27, 1968.
George Halas was the Bears' original coach, dating to their first season as the Decatur Staleys in 1920.
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George Halas
In honor of George S. Halas, a former player, coach and owner of the Chicago Bears.
GSH stands for George Stanley Halas if that's what you're wondering. (He was a player, coach, and owner of the Bears)
It was the monogram of George Stanley Halas, the Bears' owner and head coach. The Bears began wearing the initials on their jerseys after Halas' death in 1983.
Virginia Halas McCaskey, daughter of the legendary Bears coach and owner George Halas, gained ownership of the team after the death of her father in 1983.
George Halas. Halas coached the franchise for 40 years (1920-1929, 1933-1942, 1946-1955, 1958-1967).
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Yes, George Halas of the Chicago Bears. He was a partial owner of the team from 1920-1932 and sole owner from then until 1983 when he passed away. He was head coach of the Bears for 40 years in four 10 years intervals (1920-1929, 1933-1942, 1946-1955, 1958-1967). Halas also played end for the Bears between 1920-1928 so, during that time, he was player, head coach, and owner.