Was the Chicago Bears the first team?

Answer 1

The Decatur Staleys. They played two years in Decatur and moved to Chicago in 1921 as the Staleys. The named was changed to Bears in 1922.

It wasn't until 1921 that they were known as the Chicago Bears. George Halas chose the name Bears because they were playing at Cubs park and because football players are bigger than Baseball player he chose the name Bears.

Answer 2

Actually, there can't be a first team, I mean who would they play against? Secondly, they were one of the first teams, except they were called the Decatur Staleys.

Answer 3

Decatur Staleys (1919-1920) Chicago Staleys (1921) Chicago Bears (1922-present)

Answer 4

the original name was The Decatur Stayleys

Answer 5

They were originally known as the Decatur Staleys.

Answer 6

Chicago Cardinals