Bears Records, Stats & Random Facts
As we push through this rebuild I thought a little history lesson would keep our spirits up. Here is a list of random bears facts, maybe there's some you didn't know already.
What exactly is a «charter member» of the NFL?
The Bears are often called a «charter member» of the NFL, and they gained that distinction because they were among the founders of the league all the way back in 1920. The Bears and Arizona Cardinals are the only two remaining charter members of the league.
Where did the Bears get their name?
Most fans know the Bears were originally called the Decatur Staleys, and kept the name for their first season in Chicago in 1921. After that they changed their name to the Bears, which was inspired by the name of the Chicago Cubs.
What does that «GSH» stand for?
The Bears' jerseys feature the initials «GSH» on the sleeves, which stands for George S. Halas, the founder of the team and one of the founders of the NFL.
The Bears haven't always played at Soldier Field
The Bears have played home games at Soldier Field since 1971, but prior to that season the team had played its home games at Wrigley Field for nearly 50 years.
The Bears don't like to switch training camp sites
The Bears have held their training camp in three different states. They currently reside in Bourbonnais, Illinois at Olivet Nazarene University, where they've trained since 2002. Prior to that, the Bears spent 17 years in Platteville, Wisconsin.
The Bears have won more than just one title
Don't let derisive fans from other teams fool you. The Bears have only won one Super Bowl in 1986, but prior to the merger of the AFL and NFL in 1970, the Bears won a total of eight NFL championships, including three in a four-year span in the 1940s.
