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Chicago Bears
This category is for questions and answers about the NFL team, the Chicago Bears. The Bears were established in 1919, and are based in Chicago, Illinois.
865 Questions
What sport do the Chicago Bears play?
Yes, they do. The Chicago Bears are a professional football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the National Football League (NFL).
Why did george halas choose the bear as a name?
The story goes that he chose that name because the home games were to be played in Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs.
He possibly thought that it was strange that both the Tigers and Lions played in the same place...Tiger Stadium.
Even stranger, the big bad Bears were renting from the Cubby bears.
Was Jim McMahon a Mormon missionary?
Nope.
He wasn't even a Mormon - he's Catholic. He did attend Brigham Young University, however, and represented BYU admirably well on the field of play.
By the way, please note that it's spelled Mormon, not Morman. It comes from The Book of Mormon, a book accepted by "Mormons" as scripture along with the Bible.
How old is Johnny Knox from the Chicago Bears?
According to Yahoo! Sports, Johnny Knox was born on November 3, 1986.
Additional information about Johnny Knox (also courtesy of Yahoo! Sports)
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 180
- Born: Nov 3, 1986 - Houston, TX
- College: Abilene Christian
- Draft: 2009 - 5th round (4th pick) by the Chicago Bears
Why do chicagoans say da bears instead of the bears?
It's just a slang-y way to say "THE Bears." It got started on a Saturday Night Live skit.
Against which team did Walter Payton break Jim Brown's NFL career rushing record?
The New Orleans Saints
When did Chicago bear player johnny Morris die?
He didn't...he is still alive as of August 2010 and is 74 years old.
When did jay cutler get drafted to the bears?
He wasn't drafted by the Bears, he was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 1st round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was traded to the Bears prior to the 2009 season, along with a 5th round choice in the 2009 NFL draft, for Kyle Orton and the Bears 1st and 3rd round choices in the 2009 NFL draft and the Bears 1st round choice in the 2010 NFL draft.
What are Chicago Bears kicker Kevin Butler's parents names?
Kevin Butler's parents' names are Mr. and Mrs. Butler. Godspeed.
Who scored the touchdowns in the St Louis Rams at Chicago Bears game on December 6 2009?
With a final score of 9-17, the Rams scored no touchdowns, but the Bears had 2 touchdowns scored by running back Matt Forté (22) and wide receiver Earl Bennett (80).
The McCaskey family. Virginia McCaskey (George Halas' daughter) is the principal owner. Pat Ryan is also a minority owner.
Which players in Chicago Bears history wore jersey number 72 besides Perry?
Other notable players who wore number 72 for the Chicago Bears include Hall-of-Fame linebacker Bill George (who wore 72 from 1952-53 before sporting his more familiar 61 from 1954-65), All-Pro offensive tackle Bill Wightkin (1954-57), guard Jim Cadile (1962-72), defensive end Gary Hrivnak (1973-75), defensive tackle Brad Shearer (1978, 1980-81), and offensive tackle Qasim Mitchell (2003-05).
