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The Decatur Staleys moved to Chicago after the first season. The were called the Chicago Staleys the followong year. The Changes their name to the Bears before the third year of the league. They were named the Bears by Founder George Halas, since they signed a lease to play their games at Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs. Halas figured that since it was the home of the Cubs and football players were bigger, he would use the name Bears. The Arizona Cardinals are the other team that came from Chicago. They moved to St. Louis in the late 50's/early 60's. The Bears and the Cardinals are the only franchises still in the league that began play when the league was formed and have stayed in the league since it's inception.
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How many teams in the NFL in 1949?
NFL teams in 1948: Boston Yanks Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins
What ten teams where the first ones to play in the nfl?
The first ten teams to play in the NFL were the Chicago Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers, The Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions. The Washington Redskins were originally called the Braves. The Steelers and Rams round out the first teams. In 1950, the 49ers, Browns, and Colts all joined, bringing the total to 12 NFL teams.
What NFL teams will have new alternate uniforms in 2010?
Chicago bears, seattle seahawks and i think the dolphins
What were the NFL teams in 1930?
In the 1940 season, there were 10 teams in the NFL: 1) Brooklyn Dodgers 2) Chicago Bears 3) Chicago Cardinals 4) Cleveland Rams 5) Detroit Lions 6) Green Bay Packers 7) New York Giants 8) Philadelphia Eagles 9) Pittsburgh Pirates 10) Washington Redskins
When was the first NFL football game on Thanksgiving broadcast on the radio and what teams played in the game?
1934 between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears ... the Bears won 19-16.
Are there two NFL teams in Illinois?
The only NFL team in Illinois is the Chicago Bears.
What NFL teams use united airlines?
Denver..Chicago..Houston
Which two nfl teams have almost the same colors?
Chicago and denver
How many teams in the NFL in 1949?
NFL teams in 1948: Boston Yanks Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins
What are the names of the Illinois sports teams?
Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)Chicago Bears (NFL)Chicago Cubs (MLB)Chicago White Sox (MLB)Chicago Bulls (NBA)
How many sports teams does Illinois have?
Chicago Bears - NFL Chicago White Sox & Cubs - MLB Chicago Bulls - NBA Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Chicago Fire - MLS
What ten teams where the first ones to play in the nfl?
The first ten teams to play in the NFL were the Chicago Cardinals, the Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers, The Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions. The Washington Redskins were originally called the Braves. The Steelers and Rams round out the first teams. In 1950, the 49ers, Browns, and Colts all joined, bringing the total to 12 NFL teams.
Teams in the NFL in 1940?
there were only 10 teams in the NFL in 1940. Washington Redskins Chicago Bears Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland Rams Chicago Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates
What teams were in the NFL in 1956?
There were 10 teams in the NFL in 1933: Boston Redskins Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Green Bay Packers New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Pirates Portsmouth Spartans
What NFL teams will have new alternate uniforms in 2010?
Chicago bears, seattle seahawks and i think the dolphins
What were the NFL teams in 1930?
In the 1940 season, there were 10 teams in the NFL: 1) Brooklyn Dodgers 2) Chicago Bears 3) Chicago Cardinals 4) Cleveland Rams 5) Detroit Lions 6) Green Bay Packers 7) New York Giants 8) Philadelphia Eagles 9) Pittsburgh Pirates 10) Washington Redskins
Which football teams play in Ohio?
There are two teams that play in the state of Ohio. These two teams are The Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals. These two teams are very popular in the nfl.
