IC asked: Chicago, Illinois — the Bears is a professional football team which has been highly awarded by its accomplishments in the National Football League as well as their trajectory. The origins of the team go back to 1919 when it was originally founded. The Bears currently played for the national football conference North division however, it hasn’t always been so.
From 1933 to 1949 they played for the Western division, for two years (1950 to 1952) the Bears were part of the national conference, then from 1953 all the way to 1969 they played as part of the Western Conference. Following this trajectory we find that for nearly 30 years (1970 to 2001) they were part of the NFC Central division.
Championships and Important Moments:
When it comes to championships, awards and accomplishments the Chicago Bears are one of the elite teams which has incorporated itself not only as a successful franchise but in the hearts of American pop-culture. To quickly summarize the list of achievements this team has had we must start by mentioning that they have won eight NFL championships and have also wona Super Bowl championship, not to mention the many accomplishments achieved as part of the NFC West, Central and North division.
Their first NFL championship was earned in 1921, then in 1933 they earned the top position once again when they defeated the New York Giants by a very close margin of 23 to 21, in 1940 they come back the battle another title this time against the Washington Redskins however, the game turned out to be a disappointment for many fans due to the wide margin achieved by the Bears (73 to zero). In 1941 they once again take on the New York Giants and this time they are able to defeat them by a wider margin (37 to 9), in 1943 they go up against the Washington Redskins and come out victorious after winning by a margin of 41 to 21. In 1946 they are able to once again defeat the Giants by a score of 24 to 14 and last but not least they make their appearance in 1963 to defeat the same team they have been able to overcome in the past, the Giants. In 1985-86 they were crowned champions when they defeated the New England Patriots by a wide margin, 46 to 10.
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Quarterbacks in the Current Roster:
– Kyle Orton
– Nick Hill
– Rex Grossman
– Caleb Hanie
Chicago Bears Recent News:
Brian Urlacher contract situation has been a hot topic when it comes to the Bears however, the general manager Jerry Angelo reassured to many of the fans that the Pro Bowler wants to be a Bear for life. Several people were expecting Urlacher to skip the mini-camp while he tried to extend his contract but for surprise of many he opted to show up to the training and keep himself in good shape instead of going through legalities. Many of the 4th phase club members will be able to enjoy the many games scheduled for the 2008 season which are guaranteed to be electrifying. Getting tickets for any of their games is without a doubt money well spent.
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