When did the Chicago Bears begin play as a company team?
The Decatur Staleys began play on the 20th of September 1919, as a company team for the A. E. Staley food starch factory in Illinois.
Questions about Chicago Bears
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Who owned the Chicago Bears franchise after Augustus Eugene Staley transferred control?
George Halas and Edward Sternaman took over the franchise from Augustus Eugene Staley in 1921 before Halas changed the name to Bears in 1922.
What was the score of the 1940 NFL Championship Game involving the Chicago Bears?
The 1940 NFL Championship Game featured a historic 73, 0 victory over the Washington Redskins at Griffith Stadium which remains the largest margin of victory in league history.
When did Virginia McCaskey take over ownership of the Chicago Bears?
Virginia McCaskey took over as majority owner of the Chicago Bears on the 1st of November 1983 following the death of George Halas on the 31st of October 1983.
Which year did Ben Johnson become the head coach of the Chicago Bears?
Ben Johnson became the 18th head coach of the Chicago Bears on the 21st of January 2025 after Caleb Williams was selected first overall in the 2024 NFL draft.