George Halas

Quick Facts

Full Name	George Halas
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1895(1895-02-02)
Age	129
Date Of Death	1983-10-31
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Aquarius

George Halas Biography

George Halas is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on February 2, 1895 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Also known as “Mr. Everything” and “Papa Bear,” he is most well-known for his role as the founding father as well as the long-time coach and owner of the Chicago Bears, whom he helped to win the eight NFL Championships from 1921 to 1963. He was also among founding members of the NFL in 1922.

One of the most memorable moments of his career came in 1923, when he took the ball of the legendary One of the highlights of his playing career occurred in 1923 when he stripped the ball from the great Jim Thorpe and returned it 98 yards for a touchdown. The 98-yard return stood as a league record for nearly 50 years. and returned it 98 yards to score an touchdown. The 98-yard return was the record of the league for more than 50 years.

The granddaughter Virginia Halas McCaskey became majority owner of the Bears following his departure. Her daughter’s son Michael McCaskey was team president for more than two decades, before Virginia removed him from the team in 1999.

George Halas Net Worth

George Halas is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, George Halas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The year was 1915. He had planned to board the doomed riverboat SS Eastland However, his tardiness and tardiness saved his life as the boat was sunk.

In his playing days and as the coach and owner of the Bears and the Bears, he was a wide receiver as well as defensive end.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is George Halas Dating?

According to our records, George Halas married to Minnie Bushing. As of December 1, 2023, George Halas’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

George Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. George Halas celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

Top Facts about George Halas

1. George Halas played for the University of Illinois.
2. He co-founded the National Football League (NFL).
3. Halas coached the Chicago Bears for 40 years.
4. He won six NFL championships as a coach.
5. Halas was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963.
6. He served in World War I and II.
7. Halas was known as “Papa Bear”.
8. He owned the Chicago Bears until his death in 1983.
9. Halas introduced many innovations to football, including film study.
10. His career spanned over six decades in football industry

How did George Halas make his money?

George Halas Jr. (Virginia’s brother) had been the next in line, but he died suddenly on the last day of the ’79 season. When Ralph Wilson died in 2014, Virginia became the oldest owner in the NFL. How They Made Their Money: The family’s wealth stems from the Bears, as it owns 80% of the franchise.

Was George Halas friends with Vince Lombardi?

“Coach Halas and Coach Lombardi were good friends ,” Bratkowski said. “At least until they played each other. But they had great respect for one another. They had the same character.

Did George Halas saved the Packers?

In 1956, Bears legend George Halas helped save the Packers in Green Bay. As Haugh recounts, Halas spoke forcefully at a rally to encourage local voters to approve public funding for reconstruction of their football field.

Did George Halas found the NFL?

After graduation from the University of Illinois in 1918, Halas served in the U.S. Navy and, in 1919, played major league baseball with the New York Yankees. In 1920 he organized the Decatur (Illinois) Staleys and helped to found the NFL.

How much did the McCaskey family pay for the Chicago Bears?

George Halas paid $100 for the team in 1921, acquiring it from the Staley Starch Company and relocating the franchise to Chicago. The Pro Football Hall of Famer, an eight-time NFL champion and two-time Coach of the Year, gave the team to his daughter Virginia Halas McCaskey upon his death in 1983.