Headquarters of Sport's Yesteryear
Posts with players, coaches, and other topics from the Chicago Bears for The Football History Dude podcast, covering the history of the NFL.
Jim Mcmahon was the 1985 Chicago Bears quarterback, leading them to victory in Super Bowl XX. This team is considered one of the greatest teams in NFL history, and with the “Punky QB” at the helm, it seemed destined to take down the crown for one of the most storied teams in the league. Jim … Read more
Chris Willis is the Head of the Research Library for NFL Films, a position he has held since 1996. He also is an author of 7 books, mostly revolving around the early history of the NFL, including his most recent book on the life of the legendary Red Grange. Chris has been nominated and won … Read more
Biggest NFL Rivalry | Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers What is the biggest NFL rivalry? The Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers sure could take the cake on that question. This rivalry has been going on ever since 1921. It is a rivalry between two of the most storied franchises in the … Read more
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the first ever NFL playoff game. Back then the league champion was determined by the team with the best record. However, the Portsmouth Spartans and the Chicago Bears had the same record. Thus, the league determined a playoff for the championship … Read more
Tweet This episode we fire up the DeLorean and head back to learn about the history of football on Thanksgiving Day. To many Americans, Thanksgiving Day and the NFL are synonymous. The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys have played games for so long we wouldn’t think of any other way. This episode teaches us a … Read more