George Halas

1895–1983 (age 88)

Football Coach/Executive

Biography

George Halas, Papa Bear, guided the Chicago Bears as coach, owner, and engineer of the modern National Football League, blending innovation with a fierce loyalty to his players.

He continued shaping the sport through mentorship and civic involvement, and his memory endures among fans and family while he lies at St. Adalbert Cemetery.

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