Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team is legally and corporately registered as Chicago Bears Football Club, Incorporated. The Bears have won nine NFL Championships . The Bears hold the NFL records for the most enshrinees in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with 27 members, and the most retired jersey numbers . The Bears have also recorded more regular season and overall victories than any other NFL franchise. The franchise...
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quick facts
Sport:American football
League:National Football League
Conference:National Football Conference
Division:NFC North
Founded:1919
Home field:Soldier Field
City:Chicago
Colors:Navy Blue, White, Burnt Orange

Championships involving the Chicago Bears

Super Bowl XX
Super Bowl XX
Date:January 26, 1986
Result:46-10

Award-winning players of the Chicago Bears

Alan Page
Alan Page
NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1971 NFL Season
Richard Dent
Richard Dent
Super Bowl MVP for the 1985 NFL Season
Walter Payton
Walter Payton
NFL Most Valuable Player Award for the 1977 NFL Season

Current roster of the Chicago Bears

NumberAgeNamePosition
3 103 Bronko Nagurski Fullback
6 28 Jay Cutler Quarterback
8 28 Adam Podlesh Punter
9 29 Robbie Gould Placekicker
10 24 Nathan Enderle Quarterback
11 30 Roy Williams Wide receiver
12 26 Caleb Hanie Quarterback
13 25 Johnny Knox Wide receiver
18 23 Dane Sanzenbacher Wide receiver
20 25 Craig Steltz Dimeback
21 26 Corey Graham Cornerback
22 26 Matt Forté Running back
23 29 Devin Hester Wide receiver
24 28 Marion Barber III Running back
25 22 Armando Allen
27 23 Major Wright Strong Safety
29 32 Adrian Peterson Running back
29 29 Josh Bullocks Dimeback
30 24 D. J. Moore Dimeback
31 30 Nathan Vasher Cornerback
31 28 Brandon Meriweather Safety
33 31 Charles Tillman Cornerback
35 27 Zack Bowman Dimeback
37 31 Jason McKie Running back
39 25 DeAngelo Smith Defensive back
44 28 Kevin Payne Dimeback
45 32 Chris Massey Long snapper
45 25 Harvey Unga Running back
47 22 Chris Conte Safety
52 27 Jamar Williams Linebacker
53 26 Nick Roach Linebacker
54 33 Brian Urlacher Linebacker
55 31 Lance Briggs Linebacker
57 34 Olin Kreutz Center
59 30 Pisa Tinoisamoa Linebacker
63 32 Roberto Garza Guard
65 36 Patrick Mannelly Offensive tackle
67 28 Josh Beekman Guard
67 29 Chris Spencer Center
68 29 Frank Omiyale Offensive tackle
71 31 Israel Idonije Defensive tackle
72 23 Gabe Carimi Offensive tackle
74 26 Chris Williams Offensive tackle
75 27 Matt Toeaina Defensive tackle
76 36 Orlando Pace Offensive tackle
77 31 Kevin Shaffer Guard
80 24 Earl Bennett Wide receiver
81 32 Rashied Davis Wide receiver
86 31 Michael Gaines Tight end
87 26 Kellen Davis Tight end
88 34 Desmond Clark Tight end
89 28 Matt Spaeth Tight end
90 32 Julius Peppers Defensive end
91 24 Amobi Okoye Defensive tackle
92 31 Hunter Hillenmeyer Linebacker
92 23 Stephen Paea Defensive tackle
93 34 Adewale Ogunleye Defensive end
93 24 Thaddeus Gibson Linebacker
94 27 Marcus Harrison Defensive tackle
95 31 Anthony Adams Defensive tackle
26 Marcus Freeman Linebacker
26 Derek Kinder Wide receiver
25 Henry Melton Defensive end
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Head coach of the Chicago Bears

Lovie Smith
Lovie Smith
Age:53
Also known as:Lovie Lee Smith

Lovie Lee Smith is the head coach of the Chicago Bears professional football team of the NFL. Smith has been to the Super Bowl twice, as the defensive coordinator for the 2001 Saint Louis Rams and as the head coach for the Chicago Bears in 2006. Lovie Smith was born in Gladewater and raised in Big Sandy, Texas. He was named after his great aunt, Lavana. During Smith's high school career in Big Sandy, he earned all-state honors for three years...
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Home field of the Chicago Bears

Soldier Field
Soldier Field
Location:Chicago
Seating capacity:61,500

Soldier Field is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in the Near South Side. It is home to the NFL's Chicago Bears. It reopened on September 29, 2003 after a complete rebuild . The field serves as a memorial to American soldiers who had died in past wars, hence its...
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Recent top draft picks for the Chicago Bears

Doug Buffone
Doug Buffone
Draft:American Football League Draft
Overall rank:60

Douglas John Buffone is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. Buffone, the son of a coal miner , attended high school at Shannock Valley High School in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania. Buffone played linebacker and center from 1962 to 1965 at the University of...
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Chris Williams
Chris Williams
Draft:2008 NFL Draft
Overall rank:14

Christopher Joseph Williams is an American football offensive guard for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears 14th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Vanderbilt. After graduating from Catholic High School , Williams attended...
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Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen
Draft:2007 NFL Draft
Overall rank:31

Gregory Olsen is an American football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami. Olsen grew up in Wayne, New Jersey and attended Wayne...
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Cedric Benson
Cedric Benson
Draft:2005 NFL Draft
Overall rank:4

Cedric Myron Benson is an American football running back for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears fourth overall in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Texas at Austin. Benson began to emerge as a football...
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Owners of the Chicago Bears

Virginia Halas McCaskey
Virginia Halas McCaskey

Virginia Halas McCaskey is the principal owner of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. She is the eldest child of legendary Bears coach and owner George Halas, who left the team to his daughter upon his death in 1983. Along with her children and grandchildren, she controls 80% of the...
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Hometown of the Chicago Bears

Chicago
Chicago
Founded:1833
Population:4,470

Chicago is the largest city in the U.S. state of Illinois and the third most populous city in the United States, with nearly 2.7 million residents. Its metropolitan area, sometimes called "Chicagoland," is the third largest in the United States, with an estimated 9.8 million people in...
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Teams in the same conference as the Chicago Bears

Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division...
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Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team whose team facilities are headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They...
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New York Giants
New York Giants

The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area....
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Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    What are the colors for the Chicago Bears?
  • A:
    The American football team has the colors navy blue and orange.
  • Q:
    What years did the Chicago Bears win the Bowl XX?
  • A:
    The professional sports team won the Super Bowl XX.
  • Q:
    Who is the owner of the Chicago Bears?
  • A:
    The owner of this football team is Virginia Halas McCaskey.
  • Q:
    When was the Chicago Bears team first established?
  • A:
    1919 is the year the football team originated.
  • Q:
    What is the mascot's name for the Chicago Bears?
  • A:
    The team's mascot is Staley Da Bear.
  • Q:
    Where are the Chicago Bears located and on which football field do they play their home games?
  • A:
    The football team plays home games at Soldier Field in Chicago.
  • Q:
    In addition to the Chicago Bears, which NFL teams are in the National Football Conference?
  • A:
    The Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants are also in this conference.
  • Q:
    In which National Football League division are the Chicago Bears included?
  • A:
    The team plays in the NFC North division.
  • Q:
    Who has played the role of head coach for the Chicago Bears football team?
  • A:
    Lovie Smith is the team's head coach. Some of the team's past coaches include George Halas, Ralph Jones, George Halas and Heartley Anderson.
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Awards & Accolades

  • Super Bowl Winners
    1986

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