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George Halas: Bears architect still going strong at 82 - Sports Illustrated Vault
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Here's a song the new, woke NFL doesn't need, Opinion
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How George Halas' columns for the Chicago Tribune, a field goal and a charity game helped the Chicago Bears prove their legitimacy in 1935
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Chicago Bears: Willie Thrower was modern NFL's 1st Black quarterback
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1967-12-15 George Halas coaches 497th and last game, win 318 vs Falcons for Bears
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Did Babe Ruth Replace George Halas in the Yankees' Outfield?
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Bears release video ahead of controversial 1936 throwback jersey debut - Chicago Sun-Times
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Duke Slater, NFL's 1st Black lineman, is now Hall of Famer
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George Halas was a pro basketball pioneer as well
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Chicago Bears founder George Halas played a part in everything for NFL - Chicago Sun-Times
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George Halas Through the Years
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Larry Schmitt, Author at Big Blue Interactive - Page 2 of 3