Chicago Bears: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday
Fun Facts about Chicago Bears (Da Bears)
Who is the head coach for the Chicago Bears?
Lovie Smith
Who is the defensive coach for the Chicago Bears?
Rod Marinelli
Who is the special teams coach for the Chicago Bears?
David Toub
Who owns the Chicago Bears?
Virginia Halas McCaskey
How many Super Bowls have the Chicago Bears won?
One
1985 (XX)
Who is the mascot for the Chicago Bears?
Staley the Bear (Named after franchise founder A.E. Staley
What are the Chicago Bears team colors?
Navy Blue, Orange, White
Who designed the Chicago Bears logo?
Unknown. The logo was first a black bear on top of a football. This was changed in 1962 to the current “C” logo. The “C” was initially white, but was changed to orange in 1974.
Fun Facts about Chicago Bears stadium
What is the Chicago Bears stadium called?
Soldier Field
How many seats are in Chicago Bears stadium?
61,500
What is the address of Chicago Bears stadium?
1410 S Museum Campus Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
When was Chicago Bears stadium built?
Originally: 1924
Renovated: 2003
History of the Chicago Bears
Where did Chicago Bears get their name?
The Chicago Bears were originally called the Decatur Staleys. In 1921, the team moved to Chicago, Illinois. One year later, George Halas (a player, coach and owner of the team) renamed the Staleys the Chicago Bears. He chose the name because of the already-existing Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball team. At that time, the Bears played at Wrigley Field and wanted to be named in accordance with the other Chicago team.
What players from the Chicago Bears are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
1963 (Year of Induction)
Harold Grange – 1925, 1929-1934
George Halas – 1920, 1921, 1922-1983
Bronko Nagurski – 1930-1937, 1943
1964
George Trafton – 1920-1921, 1923-1932
Jimmy Conzelman – 1920
Ed Healey – 1922-1927
William Roy (Link) Lyman – 1926-1928, 1930-1931, 1933-1934
1965
Guy Chamberlin – 1921
John (Paddy) Driscoll – 1926-1929, 1920
Dan Fortmann – 1936-1943
Sid Luckman – 1939-1950
1966
Walt Kiesling – 1934
Clyde (Bulldog) Turner – 1940-1952
George McAfee – 1940-1941, 1945-1950
1967
Bobby Layne – 1948
Joe Stydahar – 1936-1942, 1945-1946
1971
Bill Hewitt – 1932-1936
1974
Bill George – 1952-1965
1975
George Connor – 1948-1955
1977
Gale Sayers – 1965-1971
1979
Dick Butkus – 1965-1973
1981
George Blanda – 1949, 1950-1958
1982
Doug Atkins – 1955-1966
George Musso – 1933-1944
1988
Mike Ditka – 1961-1966
Alan Page – 1978-1981
1991
Stan Jones – 1954-1965
1993
Walter Payton – 1975-1987
1995
Jim Finks – 1974-1982
1998
Mike Singletary – 1981-1992
2002
Dan Hampton – 1979-1990
What numbers have been retired by Chicago Bears?
3 Bronko Nagurski
5 George McAfee
7 George Halas
28 Willie Gallmore
34 Walter Payton
40 Gale Sayers
41 Brian Piccolo
42 Sid Luckman
51 Dick Butkus
56 Bill Hewitt
61 Bill George
66 Clyde Turner
77 Harold Grange
Top 5 Players of all time for the Chicago Bears
1. Walter Payton – Halfback
Walter Payton was a career-long Chicago Bear. Beginning in 1975 and ending in 1987, Payton was an excellent football player and running back. He was selected nine times to play in the Pro-Bowl, and five-time First-Team All-Pro. He set many team records while playing for the Bears, and his legacy will always be remembered. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993 and his number, 34, was retired from Chicago Bears numbers.
190 Games Played
184 Games Started
3,838 Rushing Attempts
16,726 Yards Rushed
2. George Blanda – Quarterback/Kicker
George Blanda played the most professional football season in the history of the sport. He currently holds the record for the most points scored and the most extra points kicked in football history. His career was long, and it began with the Chicago Bears. He remained with the team until 1958, when he became a Houston Oiler. During his time as a Chicago Bear, he was primarily the place kicker, but also served as a quarterback and even a linebacker for the team.
340 Games Played
109 Games Started
1911 Passes Completed
4007 Passes Attempted
26920 Yards Gained by Passing
236 Touchdown Passes Thrown
277 Interceptions Thrown
639 Field Goals Attempted
335 Field Goals Made
959 Extra Points Attempted
943 Extra Points Made
3. Bronko Nagurski- Fullback
Bronko Nagurski began playing for the Chicago Bears in 1930, and continued playing with the team until 1937. He briefly came back to the game in 1943 to play once again for the Bears. The Bears were a strong team during the 1930s, and Nagurski helped them to take home a handful of division titles and two NFL championships. He was a four-time First-Team All-Pro player and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1963.
97 Games Played
75 Games Started
633 Rushing Attempts
2778 Rushing Yards
25 Touchdowns
4. Mike Ditka – Tight End
Mike Ditka signed with the Chicago Bears during the 1961 NFL Draft. He had an excellent first year with the team, and remained with them until 1967 when he was traded for the Philadelphia Eagles. Ditka was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, a three-time Super Bowl champion and an NFL Championship winner. Since his professional playing career, he has received numerous awards for his coaching efforts with the Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints.
158 Games Played
78 Games Started
427 Receptions
5812 Receiving Yards
43 Touchdowns
5. Dick Butkus – Linebacker
Dick Butkus became a Chicago Bear in 1965 at the beginning of his professional career. He was drafted in the first round by Denver and Chicago, and chose Chicago, the city where he was born, as his new team. He remained with the Bears until his retirement in 1973. During his professional playing career, Butkus was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, a six-time First Team All-Pro selection, a two-time Second Team All-Pro selection and a two-time NEA NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
119 Games Played
1020 Tackles
22 Interceptions
27 Fumble Recoveries
1 Fumble Recovery that resulted in a Touchdown
Game Day and Travel Information
3 hotels around the stadium
The Wheeler Mansion
2020 South Calumet Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 945-2020
website
Hilton Chicago
720 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 922-4400
website
Blackstone Hotel
636 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 447-0955
website
Best restaurants in the area
The Chicago Firehouse
1401 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 786-1401
website
Mike Ditka’s Restaurant Chicago
100 E. Chestnut Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 587-8989
website
Grace O’Malley’s Restaurant and Pub
1416 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 588-1800
website
Tailgating Rules
Tailgating is allowed in all surface lots and at the top of the Waldron Deck. There are also many acres of green space around the stadium where tailgating is permitted.
Items NOT allowed in the stadium
- Alcoholic beverages
- Backpacks, bags and purses larger than 12″x12″x12″
- Balloons and beach balls
- Cans, bottles or other beverage containers
- Cameras with lenses longer than 6 inches
- Confetti
- Coolers
- Fanny Packs
- Fireworks, smoke bombs
- Ice chests
- Illegal drugs
- Laser pens and pointers
- Noise-making devices (ie/horns, whistles, etc.)
- Poles to display banners or flags
- Stroller
- Umbrellas
- Video or movie cameras
- Weapons
- Any other items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate
Resources about the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears Official Website
website
ESPN Chicago Bears
website
NFL.com Chicago Bears
Sports Illustrated Chicago Bears
website
Soldier Field
website
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