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    George Stanley Halas Sr. (February 2, 1895 – October 31, 1983), nicknamed "Papa Bear" and "Mr. Everything", was an American football end, coach, and executive. He was the founder and owner of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), and served as his own head coach on four occasions.

  2. Jul 12, 2024 · George Halas (born February 2, 1895, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died October 31, 1983, Chicago) was the founder, owner, and head coach of the Chicago Bears gridiron football team in the U.S. professional National Football League (NFL). Halas revolutionized American football strategy in the late 1930s when he, along with assistant coach Clark ...

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  3. George Halas was a legendary coach, owner, and player of the Chicago Bears and the NFL. He won six NFL titles, pioneered many coaching innovations, and coached for 40 seasons.

  4. Jul 25, 2023 · George Halas was more than just a football coach, he was a legend who tackled the game of life with passion, perseverance, and a winning playbook! 🏈🏆🙌 @Ch...

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  5. Oct 26, 2023 · Learn about the remarkable life of Chicago Bears founder, owner, coach and player George Halas, who died 40 years ago. From surviving the Eastland disaster to playing in the Rose Bowl and founding the NFL, Halas touched seven decades of sports history.

  6. Feb 2, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of George Halas, one of the founders of the NFL and a 1918 graduate of the University of Illinois. Discover his achievements, challenges, and legacy as a player, coach, and owner of the Chicago Bears.

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  8. Jan 30, 2022 · Owner, coach, and player. Becoming the co-owner of the Bears franchise in 1921 gave Halas a rarely seen opportunity. Between 1921 and 1929, he was a player, the coach, and a co-owner of the franchise. Halas played end for the Bears between 1920 and 1928. He would finish his first stint as the coach of the team after the 1929 season.