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- Birth date: February 2, 1895
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- Full name: George Stanley Halas, Sr.
- College: University of Illinois
- Height: 6'
- Weight: 164 lbs.
- Position: Outfield (baseball), Wide Receiver, Defensive End (football)
- Nicknames: "Papa Bear," "Mr. Everything"
- Career coaching record: 324 wins, 152 losses, 32 ties
- Died: October 31, 1983
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George Halas was a professional football player, head coach and owner of the Chicago Bears. Halas also briefly played baseball for the New York Yankees.
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College Athlete
Halas attended the University of Illinois where he played baseball, basketball and football. While serving in the United States Navy during World War I, he played football at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, earning the MVP award in the 1919 Rose Bowl. Halas played twelve games for the New York Yankees in 1919. In 1920, Halas became player-coach of the Chicago Bears and continued to play for the Bears until 1928.Leading The Chicago Bears
The first championship under Halas came in 1933 in a victory over the New York Giants. In 1940, the Bears won the most lopsided championship game in National Football League history, defeating the Washington Redskins 73-0. During the 1940s, the Bears won three more championships under Halas. He won his final championship as head coach in 1963.Post Retirement
In 1967, Halas was recognized as the only person involved in the National Football League throughout its first fifty years. He was recognized in 1980 for his involvement in the NFL through its first sixty years. Halas died on October 31, 1983.-
George Halas Questions
can a girl dress up as boy george 5 AnswersAbsolutely. I don't see why not...You can dress up as whomever..it's part of dressing up! Boy George would be a fun one to dress up as too! read more
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George Carlin Tribute: What is your favorite quote AND video by George Carlin? 7 AnswersI love George Carlin. It's so sad that he's gone. One of my favorite sayings of his is "NIMBY" which is "Not In My Back Yard". That one is great and probably ... read more
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George Halas Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Bears | New York Yankees
- Official Site of The Pro Football Hall of Fame: Career Football Stats | Coaching Record
- Baseball Almanac: Career Baseball Stats
- Height: 6'
- Weight: 164 lbs.
- Position: Outfield (baseball), Wide Receiver and Defensive End (football)
- Rookie Year: 1919 (baseball), 1920 (football)
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@cha_sports "George S. Halas." I guess he founded the team; and his daughter's name is Virginia McCaskey, who has at least part interest.
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@dani_harr George Halas.
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RT @Lizzs_Lockeroom: #iremember When the NFC East were NFC Beasts..all roads to the George Halas trophy went through them<AGREED
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#iremember When the NFC East were the NFC Beasts..all roads to the George Halas trophy went through the NFC East
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Ya tengo listo mi kit para ver el futbol americano: Mi libro de George Halas, La corneta y mi jersey de los Gigantes
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