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Bears of the '20s
 

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The 1920 Decatur Staleys team photo.
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Paddy Driscoll - Class of 1965

A QB with the Staleys in 1920, Driscoll played for the Cardinals for six seasons before returning to the Bears where he finished his career (1926-29).

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Red Grange- Class of 1963

Turned pro in 1925 and produced the first huge crowds to the pro game. Grange played for the Bears in 1925, 1929-34.

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George Halas - Class of 1963

He did it all for the Bears - player, coach, and owner of the franchise. He was associated with the team from its beginning in 1920 through his death in 1983.

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Ed Healey, - Class of 1964 - An all-league tackle, Healey joined the Bears in 1922 after three seasons with the Rock Island Independents. A rugged two-way player, he starred for the Bears through 1927.
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Link Lyman - Class of 1964

Very agile and big for his day, he starred for the Bears from 1926-28, 1930-31, and 1933-34. He also spent time with the Canton Bulldogs, Cleveland Bulldogs, and Frankford Yellowjackets.

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George Trafton - Class of 1964

The first center in Bears history, he was the first center ever to snap with one hand and was named the top center of the 1920s.