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Jun 9, 2013 · ESPN has named Bears legend George Halas the fourth greatest head coach in NFL history. A pro football pioneer who helped found the league in 1920, "Papa Bear" compiled a 324-151-31 record over 40 seasons as Bears coach. His 324 wins stood as an NFL record for 27 years until Don Shula eclipsed it in 1993.
Dec. 16, 1979: ‘Mugs’ dies. George “Mugs” Halas Jr., the youngest of Halas’ two children, was expected to take over the Bears after their father died. “I just assumed he would be the ...
Chicago Bears ( 1963 – 1979) President. George Stanley " Mugs " Halas Jr. (September 4, 1925 – December 16, 1979) was an American football executive who is one of five presidents in the history of the Chicago Bears franchise of the National Football League (NFL). He was the son of Bears founder and NFL co-founder George Halas and Minnie ...
As an executive: Chicago Bears ( 2011 –present) Chairman. George Halas McCaskey (born March 29, 1956) is the chairman of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He replaced his brother Michael McCaskey as chairman in 2011. [2] He is the son of Bears owner Virginia Halas McCaskey and grandson of team founder George Halas .
Aug 28, 2019 · When the Bears wear their 1936 throwbacks, they will inadvertently pay homage to the NFL’s 12-year ban on black players. Historian Jack M Silverstein examines the ban and the role George Halas ...
Nov 2, 1983 · George Halas was 68 when he coached the Bears to their last N.F.L. title in 1963, defeating the Giants, 14-10, at Wrigley Field in the championship game. ''There isn't room,'' he said the next day ...
Oct 30, 2022 · Belichick now has 325 wins (regular season and postseason), with Sunday's game breaking a tie with Hall of Famer George Halas, the longtime Chicago Bears coach (40 years). Don Shula holds the all ...
