Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best Chicago Bear of all time to wear number 3?
Bronko Nagurski wore #3 and it has been retired by the Bears. He was the first and only player in NFL history to earn All-Pro honors at three non-kicking positions — running back, defensive lineman, and offensive lineman — and was named to both the NFL's 50th and 75th Anniversary All-Time teams.
Did Jim Harbaugh play for the Chicago Bears?
Yes, Jim Harbaugh was drafted by the Bears in the first round of the 1987 draft out of Michigan and played for the team through the 1993 season. He left for Indianapolis in 1994 and later became a head coach after retiring from the NFL.
Who is Staley Da Bear and when was the Chicago Bears mascot introduced?
Staley Da Bear is the Chicago Bears mascot, introduced in 2003 and named after franchise founder A.E. Staley. He has been selected to the Pro Bowl as a mascot five times and participates in anti-bullying programs at schools throughout the Chicago area.
Who was Paddy Driscoll and what did he do for the Chicago Bears?
Paddy Driscoll, born John Leo Driscoll, was an early Bears player known for his punting and drop-kick field goals who was named to the NFL 1920s All-Decade team and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965. He also briefly played baseball for the Chicago Cubs in 1917 before focusing on football and later coached the Bears for two years in the 1950s.
Who was Dutch Sternaman and what was his role with the Chicago Bears?
Dutch Sternaman was both a player and co-owner of the Bears alongside George Halas, and the two were former teammates at the University of Illinois who co-coached the team for several years. He earned All-NFL honors in 1923 and was inducted into the Chicago Bears Ring of Honor in 2009.