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- He decided, "Hey, why not sponsor a company football team?" And thus, the Decatur Staleys were born. Imagine the team meetings: "Alright, guys, remember to tackle with the same tenacity you use to dissolve cornstarch!"
- George Halas, a legend in the making (and probably with a killer side-eye), was on the team. He was basically the MVP of starch-related sports.
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- Fast forward to 1921, and Halas, with a twinkle in his eye and a dream of escaping the starch mines, moved the team to Chicago. They played at Wrigley Field, which, let's be honest, probably smelled more like peanuts and hot dogs than starch.
- Now, here's where the magic (and the bear puns) begins.
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- Halas, ever the visionary, decided to rename the team. He wanted something that screamed power, ferocity, and maybe a little bit of "don't mess with us."
- He reportedly chose "Bears" because Chicago was home to the Chicago Cubs baseball team. And what's bigger and tougher than a cub? A bear, obviously! It's like naming your pet goldfish "Sharky" to make it sound intimidating.
- <u>It was a simple, and rather logical way to show that his team was bigger, and stronger than the already present Cubs.</u>
- Or, perhaps, he just really liked bears. Who knows? Maybe he had a teddy bear collection. Maybe he just really liked to yell "BEARS!" at unsuspecting pigeons. We'll never truly know.
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- And so, the Chicago Bears were born. Did the city erupt in cheers? Did bears across the land nod in approval? Probably not. But the name stuck, and it's been terrifying opposing teams (and occasionally their own fans) ever since.
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- How to pronounce "Halas" correctly?
- It's pronounced "HAY-luss." Think "hay, look, a legend!"
- How to explain the Bears' name origin to a confused tourist?
- "They were originally a starch company team, then they wanted to be bigger than the Cubs, so they became Bears. Simple, right?" (Add a wink for extra effect.)
- How to tell the difference between a Chicago Bear and a real bear?
- Chicago Bears wear helmets (usually), and real bears prefer salmon. Also, one is more likely to give you a penalty for excessive celebration.
- How to properly execute a "Bear Down" chant?
- With maximum enthusiasm and a healthy dose of yelling. Bonus points for wearing a bear-themed hat.
- How to get George Halas's secret recipe for starch-powered touchdowns?
- Unfortunately, that recipe is lost to the ages. But, lots of hard work, and good coaching is a good substitute.
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