All You Ever Wanted to Know About Da Bears-- Part 8: Georgia, Virginia and "Da Coach"

19.  GEORGE HALAS--  "Papa Bear" founded the franchise and arguably became the most important figure in NFL history in its first 50 years.

Halas won six championships in four decades.  He retired in 1983.  No. 7 of the Bears is retired in his honor, and the "GSH" letters on the sleeves of the Bear uniforms are his initials.

And, I had the opportunity to meet him and shake his hand when I got his book autographed at training camp.  That was special.

20.  VIRGINIA McCASKEY--  George Halas' oldest daughter took over as majority owner of the team the day after her husband's passing.  her husband, Ed McCaskey, took over as chairman.

21.  "DA COACH"--  The Bears have won just two titles in the last 51 years.  Mike Ditka played tight end on the 1963 championship team and coached the 1985 Super Bowl winner.  What else do you need? And what else do you need endorsed.  No kidding on the last thing.  Someone should make a list of all his endorsements over the years.

We'll Never Forget the Way..."  --Cooter