The Decatur Staleys
The Chicago Staleys and before that the Decatur Staleys.
The Chicago Bears were originally founded as the Decatur Staleys in 1919. The team was named after its sponsor, the A.E. Staley food starch company. In 1921, the team relocated to Chicago and was renamed the Chicago Bears, a name inspired by the city's baseball team, the Chicago Cubs.
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The Decatur Staleys became the Chicago Staleys in 1921 and were renamed the Chicago Bears when George Halas bought the right to the club in 1921.
The Bears originally represented Decatur Illinois as the Decatur Staleys before moving to Chicago in 1921.
Jim McMahon
No. They were called the Honey Bears.
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Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears team is based in Chicago, Illinois.