Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are a National Football League team based in Chicago, Illinois. The team is a charter member of the NFL.

Related Topics:
National Football League - Chicago, Illinois

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:Founded: 1919 in Decatur, Illinois.

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1919 - Decatur, Illinois

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:Formerly known as: the Decatur Staleys (1919-1920) and the Chicago Staleys (1921), after their parent company, Staley Starch works.

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:Nicknames: Da Bears and The Monsters of the Midway

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:Fight song: Bear Down, Chicago Bears

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:Home field: Soldier Field

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:Previous home fields:

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::Staley Field (1919-1920)

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::Wrigley Field (1921-1970)

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::Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL (2002; used during renovation and expansion of Soldier Field, currently used by the University of Illinois)

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:Uniform colors: Home: Navy blue jerseys with orange* trim, and white pants. Away: white jerseys, navy blue pants.

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:Helmet design: Navy blue, with an orange* "C".

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:*The team uses Pantone 1665 orange, similar to burnt orange

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