Posts with players, coaches, and other topics from the Chicago Bears for The Football History Dude podcast, covering the history of the NFL.
Today, we’re going to talk about the short, but a highly productive career of running back Gale Sayers, who passed away this week at the age of 77. On the surface, the Kansas Comet’s career numbers may not look spectacular, especially compared to the statistics of who we consider the greatest running backs of all … Read more
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
Football games on Thanksgiving Day have been part of our culture since the game itself evolved in the 19th century. Even before professional football teams locked horns on turkey day, we enjoyed watching everything from colleges to high schools, to local kids’ games match-up on this holiday. It’s a type of sports tradition that silently … Read more
When you mention the name of George Halas, several things may come to mind. Born in 1895, Halas was the founder of the Chicago Bears as well as the National Football League. But he was also an outfielder for the New York Yankees and the MVP of the 1919 Rose Bowl before settling in as … Read more
The 2000 season saw 23 running backs that gained over 1,000 yards rushing. It took the NFL 14 seasons to get just 1 running back to this 1,000-yard mark, and then another 13 seasons after that for it to happen a second time. In this episode I’m going to give you the name of the … Read more