George Stanley Halas Sr. (February 2, 1895 – October 31, 1983), nicknamed "Papa Bear", was an American professional football end, coach, and executive. He was the founder and owner of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League …

Jan 1, 2025 · George Halas (born February 2, 1895, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died October 31, 1983, Chicago) was the founder, owner, and head coach of the Chicago Bears gridiron football team in the U.S. professional National Football League (NFL).

George Halas was associated with the Chicago Bears and the National Football League from their inception in 1920 until his death in 1983. He represented the Bears, originally known as the Decatur Staleys, at the NFL’s organizational meeting held in Canton, Ohio.

George Halas. George Stanley Halas (Papa Bear) Born: February 2, 1895 in Chicago, IL. Died: October 31, 1983 in Chicago, IL. College: Illinois. High School: Crane Tech Hall of Fame: Inducted as Owner/Coach in 1963 As Exec: 47 Yrs (Full Record) As Player: 9 Yrs More bio, uniform, draft info

Oct 26, 2023 · Halloween marks 40 years since Chicago Bears founder, owner, coach and player George Halas died. Just a child then, I now have questions about his remarkable life. What were the key moments that...

George Halas played football, baseball and basketball at Illinois, helping the Illini to the 1918 Big Ten football championship under Bob Zuppke. He graduated from the UI with a degree in civil engineering.

4 days ago · Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey, daughter of team founder George S. Halas, has died at age 102. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times Share Virginia Halas McCaskey, the matriarch of the Bears franchise and ...

4 days ago · The daughter of the Bears founder and football pioneer, George Halas, she witnessed much of N.F.L. history from a young age, then took the team’s reins in 1983. By Ken Belson Virginia Halas ...

George Stanley Halas Sr. (February 2, 1895 – October 31, 1983), nicknamed "Papa Bear" and "Mr. Everything", was an American professional football end, coach, and executive. He was the founder and owner of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), and served as his own head coach on four occasions.

George Halas coached for 40 seasons in the NFL, the most in league history, and his 318 coaching wins rank second all-time. Halas was the first coach and owner of the Chicago Bears – originally...