The 21st Show

Museum displays how the Chicago Bears roots began in Decatur

Produced by Christine Hatfield
 
1920 Decatur Staleys included Russ Petty, Bert Ingwerson, George Halas, Jake Lanum, and Dutch Sternaman. The next season they became the Chicago Staleys, and the following, the Chicago Bears.

1920 Decatur Staleys included Russ Petty, Bert Ingwerson, George Halas, Jake Lanum, and Dutch Sternaman. The next season they became the Chicago Staleys, and the following, the Chicago Bears. The Staley Museum Facebook page

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Before the Chicago Bears, the team was known as the Staleys. The Staley Museum in Decatur is highlighting A E Staley, who made the team that became the Chicago Bears a reality.

Guest:

Laura Jahr
Director, A.E. Staley Museum