When was George Halas born and where did he grow up?
George Halas was born on the 2nd of February 1895 in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in a home filled with Czech-Bohemian immigrants from Pilsen, Austria-Hungary.
Questions about George Halas
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did George Halas survive the SS Eastland disaster?
George Halas survived the SS Eastland disaster because he arrived late to board the ship to gain weight for Big Ten football. The delay saved his life when the ship capsized in the Chicago River while eight hundred forty-four passengers died.
What team did George Halas rename to become the Chicago Bears?
George Halas renamed the Decatur Staleys to the Chicago Bears in 1922 after receiving control of the franchise. The new name honored the nearby Chicago Cubs baseball team.
Which championship game featured the most lopsided victory by George Halas's team?
The 1940 NFL Championship Game featured an astonishing seventy-three-point victory by the Bears over the Washington Redskins. This remains the most lopsided margin of victory in league history.
What rank did George Halas achieve during his service in World War II?
George Halas served overseas for twenty months under Admiral Chester Nimitz and received the Bronze Star before being released in 1946 with the rank of captain.