Dutch Sternaman

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Edward "Dutch" Sternaman was an original member of the Chicago Bears. The franchise began in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys, moved to Chicago in 1921, and changed its nickname to Bears in '22.

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Dutch with the Chicago Staleys in 1921.

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Sternaman with Jim Thorpe's bust.

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Sternaman with George Halas' bust.

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Sternaman with Ed Healey's bust.

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Dutch Sternaman was one of the Bears better players during the 1920s. He also served as co-coach and co-owner of the team.

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Sternaman poses in his Chicago Staleys jersey in 1921.

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Edward "Dutch" Sternaman during a visit to the Hall of Fame in the 1970s.

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Sternaman poses with Red Grange's bust.

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Sternaman poses with Guy Chamberlin's bust.

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Sternaman with Hall of Fame executive Don Smith.

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Dutch points himself out in the Bears team picture on exhibit.