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 Quarterback Sid Luckman led the Bears to four championships in the 1940s and is widely considered one of the NFL’s first great passers.[([[https://www.wbur.org/onlyagame/2019/11/22/sid-luckman-bears-meyer-murder|wbur]])]
+===== The 73-0 Game =====
+In the 1940 NFL Championship Game, the Bears beat the Washington Redskins 73-0, still the largest margin of victory in NFL history.[([[https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/teams-88|nfl]])]
+===== Brian Urlacher =====
+Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher was a cornerstone of the Bears defense from 2000 to 2012, earning eight Pro Bowl selections.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/brian-urlacher/|profootballhof]])]
+===== The Refrigerator =====
+William "The Refrigerator" Perry, a 335-pound defensive lineman, became famous for scoring a rushing touchdown in Super Bowl XX.[([[https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-william-perry-heaviest-super-bowl-touchdown|sportskeeda]])]
+===== The Super Bowl Shuffle =====
+During their 1985 Super Bowl run, the Bears recorded "The Super Bowl Shuffle," a novelty rap song, which became a huge hit and earned a Grammy nomination.[([[https://americanfootball.fandom.com/wiki/Super_Bowl_XX|americanfootball]])]
+===== First African-American NFL Player =====
+George Halas signed Joe Lillard in 1932, who is often credited as one of the first African-American players in modern NFL history.[([[https://www.windycitygridiron.com/2019/8/28/20836166/chicago-bears-100-throwback-1936-jersey-truth-about-george-halas-nfl-12-year-ban-on-black-players|windycitygridiron]])]
+===== Nine Retired Numbers =====
+The Bears have retired nine jersey numbers, the most of any NFL team. Some of the numbers include Walter Payton (#34), Dick Butkus (#51), and Mike Ditka (#89).[([[https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-bears-retired-numbers-bronko-nagurski-mike-ditka/126840/|nbcchicago]])]
+===== Dick Butkus =====
+Widely regarded as one of the most feared linebackers in NFL history, Butkus played for the Bears from 1965 to 1973 and was known for his brutal tackling.[([[https://classicchicagomagazine.com/remembering-chicagos-son-dick-butkus/|classicchicagomagazine]])]
+===== Gale Sayers =====
+Nicknamed "The Kansas Comet," Gale Sayers was one of the most dynamic running backs in NFL history, despite his career being cut short by injuries.[([[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/gale-sayers-electrifying-hall-of-fame-running-back-for-chicago-bears-dies-at-77/2020/09/23/0414cd20-fda6-11ea-b555-4d71a9254f4b_story.html|washingtonpost]])]
+===== Pro Football Hall of Famers =====
+The Bears have more Hall of Fame inductees (30) than any other NFL franchise.[([[https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/05/from-halas-to-covert-the-30-chicago-bears-inducted-into-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame/|chicagotribune]])]
+===== Two-way Players =====
+Several Bears players, including Bronko Nagurski and Red Grange, played both offense and defense in the early days of the NFL.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/bronko-nagurski/|profootballhof]])]
+===== Longest-tenured NFL Coach =====
+George Halas holds the record for the longest tenure of any coach in NFL history, serving as Bears head coach for 40 seasons.[([[https://flashpicks.com/news/nfl/longest-serving-coaches-in-nfl-history|flashpicks]])]
+===== Lovie Smith =====
+In 2007, Lovie Smith became the first African-American head coach to lead the Bears to a Super Bowl (Super Bowl XLI).[([[https://www.vikings.com/news/winning-sb-xli-a-milestone-moment-for-dungy-16792107|vikings]])]
+===== First NFL Draft Pick =====
+The Bears selected the first-ever NFL draft pick in 1936, taking Joe Stydahar, who later became a Hall of Fame tackle.[([[https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-landed-two-hall-of-famers-in-first-draft|chicagobears]])]
+===== Crosstown Rivalry =====
+Before they moved to Chicago, the Bears had a fierce rivalry with the Chicago Cardinals (now Arizona Cardinals), who shared the city until the 1960s.[([[https://www.packers.com/news/cliff-notes-nfl-s-most-storied-rivalry-16329522|packers]])]
+===== Revolutionary Defense =====
+The Bears' famous 46 defense, designed by defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, was instrumental in the team's 1985 success.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/06/28/buddy-ryan-46-defense-bears-rex-rob-ryan|si]])]
+===== Mike Ditka =====
+The only person to win an NFL championship with the Bears as both a player (1963) and a coach (1985), Ditka is a Chicago legend.[([[https://www.gq.com/story/mike-ditka-rich-cohen-monsters-chicago-bears|gq]])]
+===== Ed Sprinkle =====
+Known as "The Meanest Man in Football," Sprinkle was a feared defensive end for the Bears from 1944 to 1955.[([[https://sportshistorynetwork.com/football/nfl/ed-sprinkle/|sportshistorynetwork]])]
+===== First 1,000-yard Season =====
+Beattie Feathers of the Bears was the first NFL player to rush for 1,000 yards in a single season (1934).[([[https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/teams-89|nfl]])]
+===== Rivalry With The Packers =====
+The Bears-Packers rivalry is the longest-running rivalry in NFL history, dating back to 1921.[([[https://meteamedia.org/22780/sports/bears-vs-packers-the-longest-running-rivalry-in-the-nfl/|meteamedia]])]
+===== Khalil Mack Trade =====
+In 2018, the Bears made headlines by trading for star linebacker Khalil Mack, in one of the biggest defensive trades in NFL history.[([[https://www.nfl.com/photos/biggest-defensive-trades-in-recent-nfl-history-0ap3000000957785|nfl]])]
+===== Longest kick Return =====
+Bears kick returner Devin Hester set an NFL record with a 108-yard touchdown return in 2006.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5941188|espn]])]
+===== Devin Hester =====
+Considered the greatest return specialist in NFL history, Hester holds the record for most return touchdowns in a career.[([[https://talkoffametwo.com/nfl/devin-hester-gaining-or-losing-momentum|talkoffametwo]])]
+===== First Monday Night Football Game =====
+The Bears played in the first-ever Monday Night Football game on September 21, 1970, against the Cleveland Browns.[([[https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/photos/photos-a-look-back-at-the-first-monday-night-football-game|clevelandbrowns]])]
+===== Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year =====
+The NFL’s prestigious community service award is named after Walter Payton, honoring his contributions on and off the field.[([[https://www.charlestillman.org/page/page.aspx?ID=1136|charlestillman]])]
+===== Defensive Powerhouse =====
+From 1940 to 1960, the Bears led the NFL in defensive rankings 10 times, reflecting their early dominance.[([[https://www.sports-central.org/sports/2010/04/01/the_nfls_best_defenses_ever.php|sports-central]])]
+===== The Tackle Era =====
+In the 1930s and 1940s, the Bears were known for producing some of the greatest linemen, including George Musso and Bulldog Turner.[([[https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/08/05/from-halas-to-covert-the-30-chicago-bears-inducted-into-the-pro-football-hall-of-fame/|chicagotribune]])]
+===== Legacy of Running Backs =====
+The Bears are known for having a long tradition of great running backs, from Bronko Nagurski to Walter Payton and Matt Forte.[([[https://www.givemesport.com/best-chicago-bears-running-backs/|givemesport]])]
+===== Current Ownership =====
+The Bears are still owned by the Halas family, with George Halas' granddaughter Virginia Halas McCaskey acting as the principal owner.[([[https://www.sportico.com/business/finance/2022/nfl-succession-plans-chicago-bears-mccaskey-1234687987/|sportico]])]
+===== Rebuilding For The Future =====
+In recent years, the Bears have committed to rebuilding with young talent, hoping to return to their historic winning ways.[([[https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2024/1/3/24023364/chicago-bears-justin-fields-no-1-pick-decision|theringer]])]

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