George Halas

About George Halas

Birth Day: February 2, 1895
Birth Place: Chicago, IL

George Halas

George Halas net worth and salary: George Halas is a Football Player who has a net worth of $20 Million. George Halas was born in Chicago, in February 2, 1895. Known as "Mr. Everything" and "Papa Bear," he is best remembered as the founder and long-time owner and coach of the Chicago Bears, whom he helped capture eight NFL Championships from 1921 to 1963. He was also one of the co-founders of the NFL in 1922.
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Occupation Football Player
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Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born February 2, 1895 (Chicago, IL)
Birthday February 2
Town/City Chicago, IL
Nationality IL

🌙 Zodiac

George Halas’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

George Halas was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

About

Known as "Mr. Everything" and "Papa Bear," he is best remembered as the founder and long-time owner and coach of the Chicago Bears, whom he helped capture eight NFL Championships from 1921 to 1963. He was also one of the co-founders of the NFL in 1922.

Before Fame

In 1915, he was planning on boarding the doomed riverboat SS Eastland, but he was late and the tardiness ended up saving his life as the ship capsized.

Trivia

During his playing days, while he was also owner and coach of the Bears, he played both wide receiver and defensive end.

Family Life

His daughter Virginia Halas McCaskey became majority owner of the Bears after him and her son Michael McCaskey was team president for nearly two decades before Virginia fired him in 1999.

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One of the highlights of his playing career occurred in 1923 when he stripped the ball from the great Jim Thorpe and returned it 98 yards for a touchdown. The 98-yard return stood as a league record for nearly 50 years.

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