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 …

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 …

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 …

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: …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …