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The Chicago Bears were established by the A.E. Staley Company of Decatur, Illinois in 1919 as a company team. The team played as the Decatur Staleys in 1920, moved to Chicago and played as the Chicago Staleys in 1921, and changed to the Chicago Bears in 1922. The Chicago Bears.
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Was the Chicago Bears the first team?
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.
Where did the Chicago Bears originate from?
In 1919, the Chicago Bears originated in Decatur, Illinois. They were known as the Decatur Staleys. The team relocated to Chicago in 1921.
When did the Chicago Bears become the Chicago Bears?
It was in 1922. Prior to that, the team was known as the Decatur Staleys (1920) and the Chicago Staleys (1921).
What was the Bears record in 1920?
The Bears, known in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys, finished the 1920 season with a record of 5-1-2.
Was Staley ever the name of the Chicago Bears?
Yes. The team was originally known as the Decatur Staleys (1919, 1920 APFA). In 1921, as part of the American Professional Football Association, they were the Chicago Staleys. From 1922 to the present, they have been known as the Chicago Bears.
Are any of the original NFL franchises still in the NFL?
Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals.In 1920, the NFL's first season, the Bears were known as the Decatur Staleys and the Cardinals were known as the Chicago Cardinals.
Who were the players on the original Chicago Bears team that was known as the Decatur Staleys?
Click on the 'NFL Rosters from 1920' link on this page to see every roster for every team of the NFL from its inception in 1920.
When did the decatur staleys switch to the Chicago Bears?
The Decatur Staleys suffered huge financial losses in the 1920 season, the first season of the NFL then known as the American Professional Football Association. Augustus Staley turned control of the team over to George Halas in 1921 who moved the team to Chicago. They kept the name Staleys for the 1921 season due to Augustus Staley paying $5000 to Halas. In 1922, the name was changed to Bears by Halas. The story goes that 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".
What current NBA franchise was once known as the Cincinnati Royals?
The current Sacramento Kings franchise played in Cincinnati and were known as the Royals between 1957-1972.
When did the Chicago Bears play their first football game?
On October 3, 1920, the Chicago Bears, then known as the Decatur Staleys, played their first football game. They defeated the Moline Universal Tractors, 20-0.
Who won the most games in the first ten years of the American professional football association?
That would be the Chicago Bears with 84. The Bears were known as the Decatur Staleys in 1920, the Chicago Staleys in 1921, and the Chicago Bears from 1922 on. The American Professional Football Association changed their name to National Football League in 1922 which was the League's third year of existence.
What current NFL franchise was once known as the Boston Braves?
Washington Redskins
