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The Chicago Bears are one of the two charter NFL franchises still in operation today (the other being the Arizona Cardinals). The Bears, in 1920, were the Decateur Staleys, named after their owner. In 1921, the team moved to Wrigley Field & became the Chicago Staleys. In this time frame, George S. Halas was purchasing control of the club from Staley. In 1922, Halas was the league's first player-coach-owner for his new team, the Chicago Bears, the new nickname inspired by their home field (Wrigley Field, which is the legendary home of baseball's Chicago Cubs). The short answer: The franchise began as an original NFL franchise. The team known as the Bears were first assembled in 1922.
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JudyThe Bears were founded in 1919 as the Decatur Staleys, became a charter team in the American Professional Football Association in 1920 (renamed to the National Football League in 1922), and moved to Chicago and became the Chicago Bears in 1921.
The Chicago Bears football team used to practice at Carroll College, now called Carroll University, in Wausheka, WI. The Bears bought the "C" logo from the college, made it a bit smaller and patented it. They began using the "C" logo in 1962.
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Who came first Chicago Bears or the Chicago Cubs?
The Chicago Cubs were founded first. The Chicago Cubs organization was started in 1870, while the Bears' organization was established in 1919.
Who came first - Chicago Bears or the Chicago Cubs?
RED SOX. as of 2007 the head to head record all-time is 945 to 906.
What team does Matt forte play for?
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Where did the Chicago Bears Move From?
Nowhere; they were founded in Decatur, Illinois and then were renamed the Chicago Bears to be more associated with the big city. That way people would more easily recognize where they were from. They have not moved from a different state, though.
What was the name of Chicago Bears in 1922?
They were called the Decatur Staleys. They were founded by George Stanley Halas in Decatur, Illinois.
What was the name of the cartoon Chicago Bears mascot?
Staley da Bear is the name of the Chicago Bears' mascot. He is named after A. E. Staley, who originally founded the Bears' franchise with George S. Halas in 1919. For more information: http://www.answers.com/topic/staley-da-bear
What is the Second oldest team in the NFL?
The Green Bay Packers were founded in 1919 and joined the NFL in 1921. The only team that's older is the Arizona Cardinals, which were founded in Chicago in 1898. The Chicago Bears are the third oldest, beginning in 1920.
What is the nickname of the Chicago Bears?
The nickname of the Chicago Bears is "Da Bears."
What were the Chicago Bears called before?
The bears where the Chicago Staley's
Who are Da Bears a Chicago football team?
Chicago Bears
What state do the Chicago Bears come from?
The Chicago Bears team is based in Chicago, Illinois.
When was Chicago Honey Bears created?
Chicago Honey Bears was created in 1976.
