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What was the worst year for the Chicago Bears? ›

In the mid- to late 1990s and early 2000s, the Bears posted six seasons with 10 or more losses. In the 1969 season, the franchise posted their worst regular season record with a 1–13 showing.

The franchise that became the Bears was founded by businessman A.E. Staley in 1920 and was first known as the Decatur (Illinois) Staleys. George Halas became player-coach of the new team, which he relocated to Chicago in 1921 after Staley handed the young franchise over to him.

Chicago qualified for the playoffs 21 times, won 19 division titles, eight NFL championships and Super Bowl XX. The Bears also have the proud distinction of listing the most long-time team members as Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees.

The only daughter of legendary Pro Football Hall of Famer George Halas, Virginia Halas McCaskey has served as the Bears' principal owner since her father's death in 1983. But she has been closely involved with the famed franchise nearly since its inception more than a century ago. Mrs.

The Bears won their first twelve games of the season before losing to the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football. The loss to the Dolphins would be the only loss the Bears would suffer that season, as they finished with a 15–1 record.

While the Bears have twice had undefeated regular seasons—13-0 in 1934 and 11-0 in 1942, they lost in the NFL Championship Game on both occasions, falling to the Giants 30-13 in 1934 and the Redskins 14-6 in 1942.

The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest established team in the NFL. They were established in 1898 as an independent team and joined the NFL in its founding year of 1920.

McMahon achieved his greatest professional success with the 1985 Bears team that won the franchise's first Super Bowl title in Super Bowl XX.

The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago. The Bears compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) North Division. The Bears have won nine NFL Championships, eight prior to the AFL–NFL merger and one Super Bowl.

The Bears play in the NFC North Division with the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. Among their most famous players include Mike Ditka, Dick Butkus, Jim McMahon, Brian Urlacher, Walter Payton and Gale Sayers.

What does GSH stand for on the Bears? ›

What does GSH on Bears jersey mean? The GSH on the arm of the Bears' uniform is an honor of George Stanley Halas, aka Papa Bear. Halas was the founder and original owner of the Chicago Bears franchise. Halas also played for the team and served as the team's head coach four different times.

While numerous players only rent homes in the area during the season, there have been plenty of homeowning Bears over the years. The most popular communities for Bears stars to live in have included Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Vernon Hills, Libertyville, Highland Park and Mundelein.

We own the property in Arlington and continue to communicate openly with their officials. We also have appealed the Board of Review's decision on the property tax issue and continue to work toward a short-term tax resolution. However, our current focus is on the City of Chicago and the Burnham Park Project.

The Chicago Bears professional football team began in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys, an industrial team sponsored by the A. E. Staley Company, a starch manufacturer. Organized and coached by Chicago native and former University of Illinois player George S.

Since 1932, the Chicago Bears have their worst record in a season in 1969, with a record of 1-13.

The 1985 Chicago Bears were filled with personality while dominating the regular season and winning a Super Bowl title. The Bears went 15-1, shut out the Giants and Rams in the playoffs by a combined 45-0, then easily beat the Patriots, 46-10 in Super Bowl XX.

The 2006 season was the Chicago Bears' 87th season in the National Football League, and the third under head coach Lovie Smith. The team improved on their 11–5 record from 2005 and finished with a 13–3 record; the best in the NFC.