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The story goes that George Halas, in honor of having been allowed to use Wrigley Field (home of the Chicago Cubs) as the home field of the team, renamed the team Bears because "football players are bigger than Baseball players".
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∙ 9y agoThe students of Baylor voted to have a bear represent the school as a mascot on December 14, 1914. That day the famous Ted was born. In the fall of 1917, Baylor saw the arrival of the first live mascot to campus, and since then more than 50 North American black bears have called Baylor home.
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∙ 13y agoGeorge Halas the founder was called "papa bear". The term bear stuck
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What is the name of the college of the Baylor Bears?
Baylor University
Who or what are the Baylor Bears?
Baylor Bears are a college football team. You can learn more about the Baylor Bears and view their play schedule online at the official Baylor Bears website.
When was Baylor Bears football created?
Baylor Bears football was created in 1899.
Are the Baylor Bears team at Baylor University good at football?
Heck yea!
What is Baylor University's mascot?
The Bears.
Could you get into Baylor university with a 19?
Yes if u have good community survive and extracirricular activity
Would the Baylor bears beat the auburn tigers?
NO The Auburn tigers are #2 Baylor's not even RANKED!
Who won the 1992 Sun Bowl?
Baylor Bears
What movie and television projects has Grant Teaff been in?
Grant Teaff has: Played Himself - Baylor Bears Head Coach in "1975 Cotton Bowl" in 1975. Played Himself - Baylor Bears Head Coach in "1979 Peach Bowl" in 1979. Played Himself - Baylor Bears Head Coach in "1981 Cotton Bowl" in 1981. Played Himself - Baylor Bears Head Coach in "1991 Copper Bowl" in 1991. Played Himself - Baylor Bears Head Coach in "1992 Sun Bowl" in 1992. Played himself in "30 for 30" in 2009.
What is the birth name of Don Baylor?
Don Baylor's birth name is Don Edward Baylor.
What is the birth name of Elgin Baylor?
Elgin Baylor's birth name is Elgin Gay Baylor.
Is RG3 playing in the fiesta bowl?
No, He played for the Baylor Bears.
