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 …

George Stanley Halas (Papa Bear) Born: February 2, 1895 in Chicago, IL. Died: October 31, 1983 in Chicago, IL. Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Glossary, Stat Minimums …

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.

Jan 1, 2025 · George Halas was the founder, owner, and head coach of the Chicago Bears gridiron football team in the U.S. professional National Football League (NFL). Halas revolutionized American football strategy in the late 1930s when he, along with assistant coach Clark Shaughnessy, revived the T formation.

Jun 13, 2018 · Born in 1895, Halas was the founder of the Chicago Bears as well as the National Football League. But he was also an outfielder for the New York Yankees and the MVP of the 1919 Rose Bowl before settling in as the owner and coach of the Bears for several decades.

Among the winningest coaches in the history of the National Football League (NFL), George "Papa Bear" Halas amassed 324 career victories. As owner of the Chicago Bears for over sixty years, he coached for more than forty of those years and played with the team for a decade.

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...

Jun 8, 2013 · Any discussion of the most important figures in NFL history has to include George Halas. The longtime player/coach/owner of the Chicago Bears was there from the league's very beginning, and...

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 –...

George Stanley Halas, Sr. (February 2, 1895 - October 31, 1983), nicknamed "Papa Bear" and "Mr. Everything", was a professional player, coach, owner and pioneer in American football and the iconic longtime leader of the NFL's Chicago Bears.